Interim Charity Finance Controller – Statutory & Audit Lead

South West Community Chaplaincy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

South West Community Chaplaincy is seeking an experienced qualified accountant for a 6–12 month interim in Central London. The role involves statutory reporting, year-end processes and audit management within a charity finance team.

You will work with the Chief Accountant to ensure financial governance, sustainability, and timely financial reporting to trustees and senior leadership. Hybrid working with 2–3 days in the office is available.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with charity sector experience.
• Strong experience in statutory accounts and year-end close.
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge across reserves, investments, and fund accounting.
• Experience managing external audits and communicating with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of annual statutory accounts.
• Oversee year-end close and external audit activity.
• Ensure compliance with Charity SORP and regulatory requirements.
• Provide accounting guidance on complex transactions and fund accounting.
• Produce financial reports for trustees and committees.

Skills

Charity accounting

Statutory accounts

Audit management

Investments reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIPFA equivalent

Job description

South West Community Chaplaincy is seeking an experienced qualified accountant for a 6–12 month interim in Central London. The role involves statutory reporting, year-end processes and audit management within a charity finance team.

You will work with the Chief Accountant to ensure financial governance, sustainability, and timely financial reporting to trustees and senior leadership. Hybrid working with 2–3 days in the office is available.