Part-Time Financial Accountant

Robertson Bell; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing not-for-profit organization is seeking a Financial Accountant for a part-time position (3/4 days a week). This role involves overseeing finance processes, managing a Finance Officer, and supporting year-end processes. Ideal candidates will have strong technical finance skills and preferably experience in the charity sector. The position offers a competitive pro rata salary along with generous annual leave and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Strong employer pension contribution

Enhanced family-friendly provisions

Wellbeing provisions

Qualifications

• Experience in the charity sector preferred.
• Strong understanding of ledgers, journals, and reconciliations.
• Ability to navigate complex funding structures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance processes including ledgers and reporting.
• Manage and develop a Finance Officer.
• Support year-end processes with Auditors.

Skills

Technical finance skills

Management skills

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced finance professional with strong technical skills and a flair for maintaining systems? Do you enjoy managing compliance processes and supporting a team to work efficiently? Are you motivated by the idea of using your skills to help a purpose driven organisation achieve its goals? If yes, read on!

Robertson Bell is delighted to be working with a growing not-for-profit organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant on a part-time, permanent basis (3/4 days per week). This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-respected organisation making a real difference through its impactful programmes and initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee all finance processes, including purchase and sales ledgers, payment runs, and month-end reporting.
• Manage and develop a Finance Officer, ensuring they are supported to deliver high-quality work.
• Take ownership of the organisation’s accounting system, optimising processes and adding new users.
• Support the year-end process, working with Auditors and ensuring reconciliations and schedules are prepared accurately.
• Lead on finance-related policies, including fraud prevention and compliance training.
• Navigate the complexities of restricted funds across multiple programmes.

This position offers a competitive pro rata salary along with generous annual leave, a strong employer pension contribution, and enhanced family-friendly and wellbeing provisions. You will also benefit from additional perks to support your work-life balance, as well as a collaborative and supportive team culture.

The ideal candidate will:

• Ideally hold an accounting qualification, however candidates with sufficient experience will be considered.
• Have experience in the charity sector and an understanding of restricted funds (or a willingness to learn quickly).
• Be technically strong, with an excellent grasp of ledgers, journals, and reconciliations.
• Be confident in prioritising workloads, solving problems, and working independently.
• Have experience in complex organisations where funding structures and compliance requirements are diverse.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged.