Financial Controller

Page Executive; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Executive is partnering with an international not-for-profit organisation to recruit a qualified accountant to lead the day-to-day financial accounting function.

You will prepare statutory accounts, ensure UK GAAP compliance, manage external audits, and collaborate with UK and international finance teams to strengthen governance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and Charity SORP.
• Proven experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical accounting guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial accounting function and deliver high-quality finance service.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts and ensure compliance with accounting standards and charity regulations.
• Manage the external audit process and act as the main contact for auditors.
• Collaborate with UK and international finance teams to support governance and reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

UK GAAP knowledge

Education

Qualified accountant or equivalent

Job description

Lead the day-to-day financial accounting function and ensure delivery of a high-quality finance service.

Prepare annual statutory accounts and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and charity regulations.

Client Details

International not-for-profit organisation with a global presence.

Focused on delivering impactful programmes through a complex international network.

Description

• Lead the day-to-day financial accounting function and ensure delivery of a high-quality finance service.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and charity regulations.
• Manage the external audit process and act as a key contact for auditors.
• Collaborate with UK and international finance teams to support financial governance and reporting.

Profile

• qualified accountant (or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and Charity SORP.
• Proven experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research and interpret technical accounting guidance.

Job Offer

• Up to £60,000, dependent on the level of experience.

Desired Skills and Experience

• qualified accountant (or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and Charity SORP.
• Proven experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research and interpret technical accounting guidance.

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