Interim - Senior Financial Controller

Cpl UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL UK are recruiting an Interim Senior Financial Accountant to join a leading cultural and charitable organisation in London on a hybrid basis.

The role focuses on statutory reporting, audit management and technical accounting matters, supporting the organisation through a key reporting period and preparation for Charity SORP changes. It is a 9-month maternity cover with daily rate £400-£500.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification is essential.
• Strong technical accounting and reporting experience.
• Charity/not-for-profit sector experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and annual financial statements.
• Manage the year-end audit process and relationships with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with Charity SORP, FRS102 and relevant accounting standards.
• Provide technical accounting advice across the organisation.
• Support planning and implementation of forthcoming Charity SORP developments.
• Review and strengthen financial controls, reconciliation processes and reporting frameworks.
• Assist with governance and compliance reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders across finance and the wider business.

Skills

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Interim/contract

Education

ACA, ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Interim Senior Financial Accountant

London Hybrid Working

£400-500 a day

We are recruiting an experienced Interim Senior Financial Accountant to join a leading cultural and charitable organisation for an initial 9-month maternity cover

This role will support the finance function through a key reporting period, taking responsibility for statutory reporting, audit management, technical accounting matters and helping the organisation prepare for upcoming Charity SORP changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and annual financial statements.
• Manage the year-end audit process and relationships with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with Charity SORP, FRS102 and relevant accounting standards.
• Provide technical accounting advice across the organisation.
• Support planning and implementation of forthcoming Charity SORP developments.
• Review and strengthen financial controls, reconciliation processes and reporting frameworks.
• Assist with governance and compliance reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders across finance and the wider business.

About You

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant.
• Strong technical financial accounting and reporting experience.
• Experience within a museum, gallery, heritage, arts, education, charity or not-for-profit organisation would be highly desirable.
• Candidates making a move from audit are also encouraged to apply, particularly where they have significant charity or not-for-profit client exposure.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits.
• Strong understanding of Charity SORP and financial reporting requirements.
• Able to hit the ground running and operate effectively in an interim capacity.