Head of Accounting

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Liverpool is seeking a Head of Accounting to manage the delivery of management accounts and oversee financial operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a non-profit organization while working in a flexible and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills and a commitment to the charity sector.

Benefits

Excellent pension

Flexible working patterns

Holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing management accounts is essential.
• Experience managing a small finance team is preferred.
• Desire to work in the non-profit sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely delivery of monthly management accounts.
• Oversee all balance sheet control and cashflow management.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and conduct year-end processes.

Skills

Financial accounting

Technical accounting

Team leadership

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Your new company
A large Liverpool-based charity is looking to recruit a Head of Accounting to report to an experienced Finance Director.
Your new role
As Head of Accounting, you will manage a small team and ensure accurate and timely delivery of monthly management accounts for this large and complex charitable organisation.
You will be responsible for all balance sheet control and cashflow management.
You will ensure internal controls and processes are working efficiently and design new ones as the organisation grows.
You will be responsible for all year-end processes and for coordination with the auditors.
You will oversee the VAT return and ensure all other external reporting is completed accurately and on a timely basis.

What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for a qualified accountant who has experience of preparing management accounts and of leading a small finance team.
You should have the desire to work for an organisation in the not-for-profit sector and have good financial accounting and technical accounting skills.
Whilst this may be your first Financial Controller level role, you will have significant experience of working in a complex accounting environment.

What you'll get in return
In addition to a competitive salary you will receive an excellent pension and holiday entitlement. Flexible and hybrid working patterns are offered.
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