Group Financial Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity in Bristol as a Group Financial Accountant, an essential role in providing financial reporting and strategic support. This newly created position allows you to shape financial practices within the organization while working with a dedicated finance team. Enjoy flexible working options and contribute to important financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in financial accounting.
• Extensive knowledge of charity VAT returns.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Lead the year-end process and support budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Advanced Excel skills

Technical expertise in accounting

Decision-making influence

Education

Qualified accountant

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Your newpany

Headquartered here in the South West, this well-established charity helps support people across the UK. They are now looking to recruit a Group Financial Accountant in a newly created role to support the Finance Director.

Your new role

This is a really important role for the charity, ensuring successful delivery of all the financial reporting and preparation of statutory accounts for the charity and its subsidiaries. You will be a key member of the finance leadership team, acting as a technical expert and providing strategic input to aid decision-making, as well as deputising for the Finance Director when required. The role will include:

• Preparing financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing and maintaining the group's consolidated financial statements
• Collaborating with the wider finance team to support the day-to-day operations of the finance function
• Providing VAT expertise
• Leading and managing the year-end process
• Participating in budgets and forecasts for the charity
• Maintaining relationships both internally and externally
• Supporting the Head of Finance Operations in developing systems to meet organizational needs

What you'll need to succeed

We are seeking a qualified accountant with a strong technical background and extensive knowledge of charity VAT returns. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across a large organization are essential. Advanced Excel skills and the ability to influence decision-making are also required.

What you'll get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organization at an exciting stage. As this is a newly created role, it offers a unique chance to shape the position. The head office is based in Bristol and provides flexible working options.