Charity Accountant

Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Maidenhead is seeking a Charity Accountant to manage financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting standards. You will oversee financial activities for both CWGF and the Trading Company. Responsibilities include budgeting, compliance reporting, and collaborating with auditors. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with relevant experience, seeking to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic organization. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Generous Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of charity accounting regulations.
• Ability to oversee financial operations for organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations for CWGF and Trading Company.
• Ensure compliance with charity accounting regulations.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts to support decision-making.
• Manage income streams including donations and grants.
• Work closely with auditors and senior management to ensure financial governance.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Financial management

Compliance with charity regulations

Budgeting and forecasting

Audit and governance

Job description

Location : Maidenhead, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office

Contract Type : Permanent

Salary : £54,000 per annum

Hours : Full Time, 37 hours per week, Mon - Fri

What you’ll be doing

We are seeking a Charity Accountant to take ownership of all financial aspects of CWGF and Trading Company, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, Charity Commission regulations, and financial best practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic, evolving organisation where your expertise will make a real impact.

As part of the Commission’s Headquarters (HQ) finance team, you will also provide financial support to HQ, contributing to a range of finance-related activities and projects.

• Financial Management - Oversee financial operations for both CWGF and Trading Company, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
• Compliance & Reporting - Ensure adherence to charity accounting regulations and reporting requirements, producing financial statements and reports in line with the Charity Commission’s guidelines.
• Budgeting & Forecasting - Prepare budgets and forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
• Fundraising & Grants - Support the management of income streams, including donations, grants, and trading activities, ensuring proper financial oversight.
• Audit & Governance - Work closely with auditors, trustees, and senior management to ensure strong financial governance and controls.

What you need to have

If you are a qualified accountant and have experience in a similar role we’d love to hear from you.

Who we are

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of servicemembers who died in the two World Wars. The work of the commission is not only out on the field, but in our head office too, which contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) is the charitable arm of the CWGC. The CWGF highlights the work of the CWGC through projects that engage new audiences and find innovative ways to involve the community – through education and outreach, voluntary activity, arts and heritage projects, local research and partnership working.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30
• Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 10%
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes

How to apply

Apply via our Career Portal by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button.

As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.

We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.