Financial Accountant

Public Sector; London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional membership organization in London is looking for a qualified Financial Accountant for a 9-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanence. This hybrid role involves managing statutory accounts, tax reporting, and providing financial insights. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with expertise in FRS 102, group consolidation, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of FRS 102 in both not-for-profit and commercial environments.
• Experience in group consolidation, VAT (partial exemption), corporation tax, and statutory reporting.
• Skilled in data analysis, financial modelling, trend evaluation, and performance measurement.
• Confident communicator, able to explain complex financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate statutory accounts under FRS 102 and oversee group consolidations.
• Manage corporation tax and partial exemption VAT reporting.
• Prepare reports for the Charity Commission, Companies House, and government agencies.
• Lead on audit management ensuring findings are addressed.
• Deliver timely and insightful management reporting and performance metrics.

Skills

FRS 102

Data analysis

Financial modelling

Performance measurement

Confident communication

Advanced Excel skills

ERP systems

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Financial Accountant – 9 Month FTC (with potential to go permanent)
London (Hybrid) | Up to £60,000

We are representing a leading and highly respected London-based membership body in their search for a qualified Financial Accountant to join their team on a 9-month fixed-term contract, with the strong possibility of a permanent opportunity.

This is an exciting and varied role for an immediately available finance professional, offering exposure to statutory accounting, investments, tax, audit, and strategic projects within a respected professional membership organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate statutory accounts under FRS 102 and oversee group consolidations
• Manage corporation tax and partial exemption VAT reporting, including liaison with HMRC and external stakeholders
• Prepare reports and returns for the Charity Commission, Companies House, and government agencies
• Lead on audit management (internal and external), ensuring findings are addressed effectively
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and journal postings
• Deliver timely and insightful management reporting, KPIs, and performance metrics to support decision-making
• Support investment reporting and strategy, ensuring compliance and effective monitoring
• Implement strong financial controls and foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and resilience
• Provide clear and accessible financial insight to non-finance stakeholders and mentor junior team members
• Contribute to risk management, change management, and process improvement initiatives across the organisation
• Ensure continuous improvement in financial processes, systems (ERP/fintech solutions), and reporting efficiency

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with proven experience of FRS 102 in both not-for-profit and commercial environments
• Experience in group consolidation, VAT (partial exemption), corporation tax, and statutory reporting
• Skilled in data analysis, financial modelling, trend evaluation, and performance measurement
• Confident communicator, able to explain complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences
• Advanced technical skills, including Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools
• Highly organised with strong planning skills – able to build, monitor, and deliver against detailed plans and timetables
• Immediately available and able to commit to a hybrid role in London