International Finance Offer

Michael Page; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an International Accounts Officer to support financial management and compliance of international programmes. The role involves reconciliations, project monitoring, reporting, and coordinating with international offices.

You will work on donor-funded projects, ensure internal controls, and contribute to continuous improvement in the finance function. The position offers hybrid working in the UK and collaboration with regional teams.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• AAT qualification or active studies towards ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, or a similar professional accounting qualification.
• Previous experience within a finance or accounting environment.
• Experience of financial compliance, donor-funded projects, or working with partner organisations.
• Strong ledger reconciliation and financial reporting skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with complex accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and reconciling fund transfers between headquarters and international offices.
• Investigating and resolving ledger discrepancies and ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date.
• Preparing and reviewing transfer reports and supporting the processing of approved fund transfer journals.
• Monitoring project documentation to ensure budgets, agreements, reports, and supporting records are complete and appropriately maintained.
• Ensuring project-related invoices and financial transactions are accurately reflected within the finance system.
• Supporting cash flow reporting, financial analysis, and budget monitoring activities.
• Producing reconciliations and variance analysis to support effective financial decision-making.
• Building strong working relationships with regional finance teams and stakeholders across international offices.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function and providing wider departmental support when required

Skills

Ledger reconciliation

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

AAT or ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW studies

Tools

Accounting software

ERP system

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an International Accounts Officer to support the financial management and compliance of international programmes. The successful candidate will play a key role in fund transfer reconciliations, project financial monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder engagement across a network of international offices.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established international organisation with operations spanning multiple countries. Through robust financial management and strong governance practices, the organisation ensures that funds are managed effectively, meet donor requirements, and support the delivery of impactful programmes worldwide

Description

The International Accounts Officer will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial management of international programmes, whilst ensuring compliance with internal controls and donor requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and reconciling fund transfers between headquarters and international offices.
• Investigating and resolving ledger discrepancies and ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date.
• Preparing and reviewing transfer reports and supporting the processing of approved fund transfer journals.
• Monitoring project documentation to ensure budgets, agreements, reports, and supporting records are complete and appropriately maintained.
• Ensuring project-related invoices and financial transactions are accurately reflected within the finance system.
• Supporting cash flow reporting, financial analysis, and budget monitoring activities.
• Producing reconciliations and variance analysis to support effective financial decision-making.
• Building strong working relationships with regional finance teams and stakeholders across international offices.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function and providing wider departmental support when required

Profile

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• AAT qualification or active studies towards ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, or a similar professional accounting qualification.
• Previous experience within a finance or accounting environment.
• Experience of financial compliance, donor-funded projects, or working with partner organisations.
• Strong ledger reconciliation and financial reporting skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with complex accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and professional development

Job Offer

• Hybrid working
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary