Financial Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Wellbeing programmes

Staff welfare

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is supporting a leading local charity in Poole by recruiting a Financial Accountant on a fixed-term basis. The role focuses on supporting financial processes, reporting and compliance while contributing to continuous improvements.

You will assist with statutory reporting and audits, collaborate with the Finance team, provide accurate data for senior decision-making, and engage with external auditors to ensure robust financial governance.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised accountancy qualification such as ACA/ACCA or is actively working towards one.
• Demonstrates strong organisational skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Has experience in finance, preferably within charities or similar organisations.
• Exhibits analytical mindset and problem-solving capabilities.
• A proactive team player with the flexibility to work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the organisation's financial processes and reporting, with a keen eye on ensuring compliance is adhered to
• Assisting with statutory reporting and audit preparations, contributing to the organisation's transparent financial stewardship
• Collaborating with the Finance team on various projects aimed at enhancing financial systems and procedures
• Providing accurate financial data to support decision-making at senior levels
• Engaging with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless financial governance

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Independence

Education

ACA/ACCA or working towards one

Job description

Join a leading local organisation as a Financial Accountant on a fixed term contract basis. Based in Poole, this organisation boasts a collaborative culture focused on impactful work and professional growth. Recognised for its ongoing commitment to excellence, the charity offers a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements and competitive benefits. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while developing your financial expertise within a dedicated team.

What will the Financial Accountant role involve?

• Supporting the organisation's financial processes and reporting, with a keen eye on ensuring compliance is adhered to
• Assisting with statutory reporting and audit preparations, contributing to the organisation's transparent financial stewardship
• Collaborating with the Finance team on various projects aimed at enhancing financial systems and procedures
• Providing accurate financial data to support decision-making at senior levels
• Engaging with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless financial governance

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Accountant vacancy:

• Holds a recognised accountancy qualification such as ACA/ACCA or is actively working towards one
• Demonstrates strong organisational skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Has experience in finance, preferably within charities or similar organisations
• Exhibits analytical mindset and problem-solving capabilities
• A proactive team player with the flexibility to work independently when required

Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Accountant:

• Opportunity to contribute within an outstanding organisation
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• Potential for ongoing career development within a growing organisation
• Salary will be dependent on experience
• Access to various wellbeing and benefit programmes to support staff welfare