Financial Accountant

Michael Page; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Permanent contract

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Financial Accountant in Lincoln for a Not-For-Profit organisation. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, compliance, and providing insights to support strategic decisions.

Based in Lincoln with a hybrid model, the position offers a chance to move from practice into industry. You will prepare statutory accounts, liaise with auditors, support budgeting and forecasting, and advise on financial processes.

Qualifications

• A recognised accounting qualification with a financial accounting background.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• Experience in preparing statutory accounts and liaising with auditors.
• Proficiency in financial systems and software, with an eye for detail.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes, providing detailed analysis where needed.
• Manage the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with auditors as required.
• Review and improve financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Work closely with other departments to provide financial advice and support decision-making.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy in financial records.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, identifying areas for improvement.

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

ERP software

Job description

As a Financial Accountant in the Not For Profit sector, based in Lincoln, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth financial running of the organisation.

Your responsibilities will focus on managing financial reporting, compliance, and supporting strategic decisions with accurate financial insights.

Client Details

This organisation operates in the Not For Profit sector and is based in Lincoln.

This is a newly created opportunity in Lincoln for a Financial Accountant to join a growing business.

Our client offers a hybrid model among other brilliant benefits.

This role would suit someone looking to make their first move from Practice into Industry.

Description

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes, providing detailed analysis where needed.
• Manage the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with auditors as required.
• Review and improve financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Work closely with other departments to provide financial advice and support decision-making.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy in financial records.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, identifying areas for improvement.

Profile

A successful Financial Accountant should have:

• A recognised accounting qualification with a financial accounting background.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• Experience in preparing statutory accounts and liaising with auditors.
• Proficiency in financial systems and software, with an eye for detail.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with non-financial stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Salary between 45,000 to 50,000.
• Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Permanent position in the Not For Profit sector.