Financial Accountant

Michael Page; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Financial Accountant in London for a Not For Profit organisation. This temporary assignment focuses on financial reporting, complex reconciliations, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with an ASAP start.

You will support month-end and year-end closes, assist in audits, and provide financial insights to drive decision-making. A professional accounting qualification and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing complex reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Experience in the Not For Profit sector (advantageous but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate financial reports and statements in line with regulatory requirements.
• Manage complex reconciliations.
• Oversee month-end and year-end financial processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Assist in audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to queries.
• Continuously improve financial processes and systems for efficiency.

Skills

Accounting qualification

Reconciliations

Financial reporting standards

Accounting software

Excel

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Not For Profit sector experience

Education

Professional accounting qualification or equivalent

Job description

As a Financial Accountant in London within the Not For Profit sector, you'll manage financial reporting, with complex reconciliations and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. This temporary role is key to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the organisation's financial operations.

Client Details

An organisation in the Not For Profit sector based in London.

Description

• Prepare accurate financial reports and statements in line with regulatory requirements.
• Manage complex reconciliations.
• Oversee month-end and year-end financial processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Assist in audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to queries.
• Continuously improve financial processes and systems for efficiency.

Profile

• A professional accounting qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing complex reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Experience in the Not For Profit sector (advantageous but not essential).

Job Offer

• Daily rate dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary role with a ASAP start.

Equal Opportunity

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