Financial Accountant

Robertson Bell; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading not-for-profit organization as a Financial Accountant, where you will enjoy a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth. You will be responsible for preparing statutory accounts, supporting audits, and streamlining financial processes. This role offers flexibility, and a supportive team atmosphere, and is ideal for both newly qualified accountants and experienced professionals seeking stability.

Qualifications

• Experienced in statutory accounts preparation and reconciliations.
• Familiar with VAT returns and audit documentation.
• Desirable experience in a group structure or charity environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts and drafting consolidated accounts.
• Supporting revenue recognition and managing audit schedules.
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and cashflow forecasting.

Skills

Reconciliations

VAT Returns

Audit Support

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a proactive finance professional with experience in statutory accounts and balance sheet reconciliations? Do you enjoy working collaboratively across teams and supporting audits? Looking to step into a varied Financial Accountant role with a supportive and relaxed team environment? If yes, read on!

We are working with this internationally renowned not-for-profit organisation in their search for a Financial Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. Working closely with the Financial Controller, this is a hands-on role with plenty of support and development potential. The role will officially be based out of their offices in South London, but they have extremely flexible working patterns on offer, with only once per week maximum required to be worked from the office!

The key duties of this Financial Accountant will be:

• Preparing the statutory accounts, including drafting consolidated accounts (training can be provided)
• Extracting and reconciling trial balance data, and ensuring appropriate backup for statutory notes
• Supporting revenue recognition and ensuring income is fully and correctly accounted for
• Playing a key role in the audit process by preparing schedules and liaising with auditors
• Contributing to actuals reporting and cashflow forecasting
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns and PAYE reconciliations
• Performing intercompany reconciliations and managing recharges
• Working with the FP&A team to ensure balance sheet accuracy and completeness
• Getting involved in an ongoing project to streamline financial systems and processes

This is a genuinely varied and collaborative role in a friendly, down-to-earth team. You’ll be well supported by a knowledgeable Financial Controller and given space to develop your technical skills, especially around consolidations and statutory accounts. Whether you’re a newly qualified accountant ready for a step up, or an experienced individual looking for a stable and engaging role, this opportunity offers both challenge and growth.

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced in preparing reconciliations across the full balance sheet
• Comfortable supporting audits and preparing relevant documentation
• Familiar with statutory accounts preparation
• Confident with VAT returns and bank reconciliations
• Ideally experienced in a group structure or charity environment (desirable)
• Friendly, flexible, and collaborative in approach

If you’re looking for a Financial Accountant role where you can grow, contribute and be supported - this could be the perfect fit. Get in touch ASAP to find out more as interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.