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Financial Accounting Officer

Venn Group

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 40,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Accounting Officer for an 18-month interim contract. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial processes and compliance within a faith-based charity. You will manage ledgers, reconcile accounts, and oversee banking operations while driving continuous improvement in financial practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment that values your contributions. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the community while developing your career in finance.

Qualifications

AAT qualified or working towards qualification.
Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting adjustments.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate ledgers and ensure compliance within a strong internal control environment.
Lead period-end processes including journal uploads and ledger close.
Manage banking and cash operations, including payments and reconciliations.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting

Ledger reconciliations

Statutory compliance

Education

AAT qualification

This range is provided by Venn Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Venn Group is delighted to be working with a large faith-based charity to recruit a Financial Accounting Officer for an 18 month interim contract. This role will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate period-end processes, ledger reconciliations, and payment management to support reliable reporting and statutory compliance.

Key responsibilities of the role:

Maintain accurate ledgers and ensure compliance within a strong internal control environment
Reconcile balance sheet accounts, manage fixed assets, and resolve general ledger discrepancies
Lead period-end processes including journal uploads, ledger close, intercompany reconciliations, and collaboration across departments to meet deadlines
Manage banking and cash operations, including payments, bank reconciliations, daily cash flow monitoring, and administration of bank accounts
Assist in statutory reporting and compliance, including submissions to Companies House and Charity Commission, and maintain legacy income records
Drive continuous improvement through process reviews, guidance manual updates, and resolving finance queries efficiently
Provide finance training and support to non-finance staff to enhance financial literacy and promote adherence to control procedures
Collaborate closely with finance teams and auditors, providing accurate information and covering roles as needed to deliver a high-quality finance service
AAT qualified or working towards qualification
Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting adjustments
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to handle large data sets efficiently, build reports, and perform detailed analysis
Experience with month-end and year-end financial processes

Agency reference number: J88024

Location: Central London

Duration: 18 month fixed term contract

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Associate

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Consulting
Industries
Non-profit Organizations

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