Charity Financial Controller: Lead Controls & Payroll

Royal Academy Of Arts; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Academy of Arts is seeking a Financial Controller to lead its Finance Department, driving financial control, compliance and accounting services. You will oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Fixed Assets and Payroll, ensuring accurate month-end close and timely statutory reporting.

You will be a qualified accountant with experience in charity accounting (SORP), Gift Aid and VAT, including payroll/pensions knowledge.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or qualified by experience with hands-on experience managing a transaction processing team.
• Significant experience in financial control, month-end reporting, cash management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial control framework and ensure robust controls and compliance across accounting services.
• Oversee the Accounting Services team (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, Payroll and Pensions).
• Deliver accurate and timely month-end close, oversee cash management and statutory reporting, and prepare balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Financial control

Month-end reporting

Cash management

Compliance

Team leadership

Gift Aid

VAT

Charity SORP

Payroll oversight

Pensions regulations

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

The Royal Academy of Arts is seeking a Financial Controller to lead its Finance Department, driving financial control, compliance and accounting services. You will oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Fixed Assets and Payroll, ensuring accurate month-end close and timely statutory reporting.

You will be a qualified accountant with experience in charity accounting (SORP), Gift Aid and VAT, including payroll/pensions knowledge.