Financial Accountant

Venn Group; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A large charity is seeking a Qualified Accountant for a remote position to assist the Finance team during the year-end process. Responsibilities include producing statutory accounts, liaising with auditors, and ensuring compliance with charity regulations. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of post-qualification experience and strong knowledge of FRS102 and Charity SORP. The role offers a competitive salary between £60,000 and £65,000, with an initial contract duration of 6 months.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years post-qualification experience in senior financial roles, preferably in charity or housing sector.
• Proven experience preparing statutory accounts and managing audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce statutory accounts across two finance systems and liaise with external auditors.
• Post year-end adjustments for expenses and income.
• Provide supporting schedules, documentation, and explanations.
• Collaborate with financial accounts team from draft to final signed accounts.
• Review draft accounts, including cash flow statements and reconciliations.
• Prepare accounting adjustments as requested by auditors.
• Assist with financial data cleansing in line with policies.

Skills

FRS102 knowledge

Charity SORP knowledge

Communication of complex financial information

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Accountant to join a large charity on a temporary basis, supporting the Finance team with the production of statutory accounts and the Annual Report. This role will involve working closely with senior finance colleagues and auditors to ensure a smooth and accurate year-end process.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce statutory accounts across two finance systems and liaise with external auditors
• Post year-end adjustments for expenses and income
• Provide supporting schedules, documentation, and explanations
• Collaborate with financial accounts team and statutory accounts from draft to final signed accounts
• Review draft accounts, including cash flow statements, control account reconciliations, and supporting working papers
• Prepare accounting adjustments as requested by auditors
• Assist the Finance Team with financial data cleansing in line with data retention policies
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required to support the finance function

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA)
• 3–5 years post-qualification experience in senior financial roles, preferably in the charity or housing sector
• Proven experience preparing statutory accounts and managing audit processes for large organisations
• Strong knowledge of FRS102 and Charity SORP
• Excellent ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other standard office tools
• Professional, collaborative, and methodical approach, with a commitment to continuous development

Job Title: Year End Accountant

Location: Remote
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: 6 months initial contract

This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.