Financial Controller

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists in Northwest London is seeking a Financial Controller for a well-established charity. You will run day-to-day financial operations, maintain the general ledger, and supervise two finance staff while ensuring data integrity across systems.

The role includes coordinating payroll, preparing management accounts and VAT returns, supporting budgets and audits, and helping safeguard the organisation's financial stability in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience with month-end close and preparation of management accounts.
• Advanced Excel skills and confident handling of financial data.
• Experience with Xero and charity accounting standards (SORP).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations and GL integrity.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable and credit control.
• Coordinate payroll, VAT returns, budgets and year-end audits.
• Lead and develop the Finance Manager and ensure financial stability.

Skills

Month-end close

Management accounts

Excel

Charity SORP

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Financial Controller to work for this well-established charity based in Northwest London (Hybrid)

THIS IS AN URGENT PERMANENT POSITION WITH INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

• Position: Permanent
• Title: Financial Controller
• Reporting to: Director of Finance:
• Management: 2 Finance Staff: Finance Manager & Finance Assistant
• Salary: £60.000pa - £65.000pa
• Hybrid working: 3 days a week is required in their offices in Northwest London
• Qualification: A Fully Qualified Accountant is required.

The Role

As the Financial Controller, you will run the day-to-day financial operations, taking ownership of transactional accounting and month-end reconciliations. You'll maintain the general ledger, ensure data integrity across systems, and manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control functions.

The role involves coordinating payroll, preparing management accounts and VAT returns, supporting budget preparation and assisting with year-end accounts and internal and external audits. You'll also manage the Finance Manager and play a key role in the organisation's financial stability and operational success.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification).
• Proven experience managing the month-end close and preparing management accounts.
• High-level Excel proficiency and ability to work with financial data confidently.
• Experience with accounting software (Xero experience is advantageous). Proactive self-starter with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Experience in the charity sector, including technical expertise in Charity SORP.