Financial Accountant

RNLI; Wimborne Minster; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

A lifesaving organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Financial Accountant for a temporary role of up to 18 months. This hybrid position involves providing financial expertise and support, focusing on the transition to new accounting standards and statutory reporting. The ideal candidate will have a recognised accountancy qualification and be a strong team player with analytical skills. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including flexible working and an outstanding pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Outstanding pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and dental cashplan option

Qualifications

• Organised team player with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and expertise to maximise income.
• Support preparation of accurate statutory reporting.
• Assist with queries from external auditors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification

Job description

Financial Accountant - Temporary - up to 18 months

Salary: £49,492 - £58,226 (dependent on experience)

Contract type: Temporary: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment

Hours: Full Time

Location description: This is a hybrid role between home and Poole support centre

Interview date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 28-01-2026

Reference: 21089

About Us

We are the RNLI: the charity that saves lives at sea. Every day of every year, people of all backgrounds get into danger in the water. It s a problem that we re here to tackle. We are known as a lifeboat service famous for heroic acts of courage, but we re more than a rescue organisation. We influence, supervise and educate people too. Increasingly, we are helping people to stay safe on the water, and we re working with overseas partners as well – to reduce drowning internationally.

Some of the benefits

• Salary £49,492 - £58,226 (Dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan option

Your role

An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join the Financial Governance team on a contract basis, providing constructive, commercial and cost-effective financial support and expertise to help the RNLI maximise its income and minimise its expenditure.

Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, this Financial Accountant role will work closely with the Financial Reporting Manager, both Management and Financial Reporting Accountants, as well as the wider Finance team on a number of projects, with the main focus being the implementation of the transition to the new accounting framework requirements within FRS 102 and the Charities SORP.

This Financial Accountant Role will support the Financial Reporting team with the preparation of accurate statutory reporting and work papers, and audit requirements and assist with queries from external auditors.

About you

You should hold a recognised accountancy qualification or be working towards a qualification. The successful candidate will be an organised team player with good attention to detail and the ability to consistently provide a high standard of work within deadlines. You will need to have the flexibility to work both independently and as part of a team and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

If you have the skills and experience to be our new Financial Accountant, and the passion to help our organization save lives at sea, apply today!

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out, dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.