Program Accountant, Thomson Reuters Foundation

Thomas Reuters; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Program Accountant in London, where you will manage financial reporting and compliance for various projects. This role requires a qualified accountant with significant experience in program accounting, ensuring accurate financial data for decision-making. Enjoy competitive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to impactful social initiatives.

Benefits

Market-leading salary and benefits

Ongoing professional training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in program accounting within a charity.
• Strong skills in financial reporting, budgeting, and donor compliance.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end accounting and reporting for projects.
• Ensure donor reporting complies with requirements and timelines.
• Prepare and present financial reports to management.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Donor compliance

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Join an organization with expertise in journalism and law to promote media freedom, inclusive economies, and human rights.

We are excited to announce that the Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking a highly motivated Program Accountant to join our Finance Team in London.

As Program Accountants, you will manage your program portfolio and support the Senior Programme Accountant, CFO, and Senior Leadership Team with program reporting, ensuring accurate and timely financial information for projects and donor reports.

About the Role

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring accurate and timely month-end accounting and reporting for your projects.
• Managing budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, supporting the annual reforecast process.
• Ensuring donor reporting complies with requirements, timelines, and contractual obligations.
• Representing finance on project boards as needed.
• Collaborating with Business Development and Program Teams on donor proposals.
• Preparing and presenting financial reports to management.
• Providing financial guidance to stakeholders for decision-making.
• Maintaining compliance with accounting standards and donor regulations.
• Working closely with program staff to analyze financial data and ensure projects are on track.
• Contributing to process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Potentially managing a project accountant.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A qualified accountant with at least 5 years of experience in program accounting within a charity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong skills in financial reporting, budgeting, and donor compliance.
• Knowledge of financial process improvements.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

About Thomson Reuters Foundation

The Thomson Reuters Foundation, an independent charity registered in the UK and USA, works to advance media freedom, foster inclusive economies, and promote human rights through news, legal aid, and media development initiatives.

What’s in it for You?

• Global Impact: Work in a dynamic international organization committed to social impact.
• Unique Approach: Combine media and legal expertise to address critical issues.
• Relevance: Contribute to vital work in media freedom, economic inclusion, and human rights.
• Competitive Benefits: Receive market-leading salary and benefits.
• Development: Access to ongoing professional training and growth opportunities.

Join us to help shape a fairer, more informed society worldwide.