Year End Accountant

The Portfolio Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected national organisation is seeking a Year End Accountant to lead the preparation of statutory accounts for a large charity. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years' experience in a senior financial role, excellent communication skills, and strong knowledge of FRS102. This role offers flexible working options within a supportive finance team.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years' post-qualification experience in a senior financial role.
• Strong track record of preparing statutory accounts.
• In-depth knowledge of FRS102 and Charity SORP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of statutory accounts.
• Review draft accounts and reconciliations.
• Collaborate on financial data review and cleansing.

Skills

Statutory accounts preparation

Audit process leadership

Communication skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Collaborative approach

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA)

Job description

Year End Accountant Immediate Start
35 hours per week
3 month Fixed Term Contract (60k FTE)

We are working on behalf of a highly respected national organisation to recruit a Year End Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a key role in the preparation of statutory accounts and the annual reporting process for a large, complex charity.

The Role

Lead on the production of statutory accounts, from draft to final signed stage.

• Review draft accounts, reconciliations, cashflow statements, and supporting working papers prior to submission to auditors.
• Prepare and process accounting adjustments as requested during the audit process.
• Collaborate with the finance team on financial data review and cleansing in line with data retention policies.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support the finance function.

About You

We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with:

• At least 3-5 years' post-qualification experience in a senior financial role within the public or charity sector.
• Strong track record of preparing statutory accounts and leading the audit process for a large organisation.
• In-depth knowledge of FRS102 and the current Charity SORP.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain complex financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly advanced Microsoft Excel.
• A collaborative, professional, and positive approach with the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation.

Working Arrangements

• Full-time, 5 days per week (35 hours).
• Standard hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm, with flexible working options available (core hours 10:00am-12:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm).

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to join a national organisation that makes a real difference, where your expertise will directly support effective governance and transparency. You'll be part of a supportive and professional finance team and will be encouraged to continue your own professional development.

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