Senior Financial Accountant

Allen Lane Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Lane Limited is recruiting an experienced Interim Senior Financial Accountant to join a leading cultural and charitable organisation for an initial 9-month maternity cover. You will lead statutory reporting, audit management and technical accounting matters during a key reporting period.

The role requires ACA/ACCA or equivalent, strong financial reporting experience, and familiarity with Charity SORP (FRS102).

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant.
• Strong technical financial accounting and reporting experience.
• Experience in not-for-profit/charity sector is 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.

Education

ACA, ACCA or equivalent

Job description

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.