Senior Financial Accountant

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization in Central London is seeking an experienced financial professional to oversee the Annual Accounts and ensure compliance with all regulations. Ideal candidates will have a professional accounting qualification and strong technical expertise in financial reporting. This role offers a competitive salary of £47,000 to £53,000 per annum, a comprehensive benefits package, and the flexibility of hybrid working.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working model with 2 days in the office

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification required.
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector is essential.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for production of the Annual Accounts and key contact to Auditors.
• Develop and stay updated on regulations regarding tax and audit.
• Review financial risks and improve internal controls using digital technologies.
• Support with treasury functions and periodic cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in financial reporting

Excellent analytical skills

Proficiency in financial systems

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

• Are you looking for your next exciting move?
• Do you want to work for a well known Charity in Central London?

About Our Client

This organisation is a well-established not-for-profit entity based in London.

Job Description

• Accountable for the efficient and accurate production of the Annual Accounts, acting as a key contact to the Auditors and Governance Team
• Continuously develop and keep up-to-date with current regulations to act as subject matter expert on tax, audit and technical accounting queries
• Ensure that the charity meets internal and external reporting targets such as VAT returns, Gift Aid Returns, etc.
• Review financial risks and be responsible for the improvement of internal controls by striving to innovate wherever possible utilising digital technologies where appropriate
• Support the Head of Financial Operations with the treasury function and provide periodic cash flow forecasts
• Support the construction and presentation of reports and financial data to the relevant committees

The Successful Applicant

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong technical expertise in financial reporting and compliance.
• Experience within the not-for-profit or charity sector.
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Please note, candidates will not be shortlisted if they have not worked within Not for Profit

What\'s on Offer

• A competitive salary in the range of £47,000 to £53000 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits package and 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid working: 2 days in the office