Charity Financial Accountant - Hybrid, Training & Pension

MARBLE MAYNE RECRUITMENT LTD; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency in Central London is seeking a Financial Accountant for a permanent role. The position involves managing financial records, preparing VAT returns, and contributing to year-end accounts in a hybrid work environment. Candidates must possess a full accountancy qualification and have relevant experience, particularly in charity accounting. Competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000 per annum, with substantial benefits including a generous pension and training budget.

Benefits

Pension with up to 10% employer contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional leave between Christmas and New Year

Flexible working arrangements

Generous budget for training and development

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a financial accounting role, ideally with charity SORP accounts.
• Proven experience with complex partial exemption VAT returns.
• Excellent IT skills, especially with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journals for income and staff costs.
• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations accurately.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns with partial exemption.
• Manage PSA returns and withholding tax matters.
• Assist with year-end statutory accounts under SORP.

Skills

Full accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or similar)

Experience in financial accounting

Complex partial exemption VAT returns

Charity taxation knowledge

Excellent IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel

Strong planning skills

Ability to build relationships

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Job description

A professional recruitment agency in Central London is seeking a Financial Accountant for a permanent role. The position involves managing financial records, preparing VAT returns, and contributing to year-end accounts in a hybrid work environment. Candidates must possess a full accountancy qualification and have relevant experience, particularly in charity accounting. Competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000 per annum, with substantial benefits including a generous pension and training budget.