ACCOUNTANT

YOU Recruitment Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional organisation in the UK is seeking a lead finance professional to join their team. This role involves producing comprehensive financial reports, leading budgeting processes, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in the public sector, bringing strong financial leadership and analytical skills. Offers a dynamic environment focused on community wellbeing through sport.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the public sector is essential.
• Strong analytical skills are required.
• Proven background in financial leadership and governance.

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive financial reports and analysis.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with UK Code for Sports Governance.
• Present financial performance updates to the board.

Skills

Financial leadership

Governance

Reporting

Financial analysis

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking public sector, leading regional organisation dedicated to improving community wellbeing through sport, movement, and active lifestyles in a key finance role supporting both operational and project funding activities.

As the organisation's lead finance professional, you'll work closely with the leadership team and board to provide accurate financial insights, strengthen governance, and ensure robust financial management across all areas of operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive financial reports, analysis, and management accounts to support informed decision-making.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with UK Code for Sports Governance.
• Present financial performance updates to the board and governance committees.
• Develop business cases and financial plans for new initiatives or programmes.
• Build financial literacy across the organisation and provide support to budget holders.

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Experience of working within the public sector is essential.
• Proven background in financial leadership, governance, and reporting.
• Strong analytica...