Financial Accountant

This opportunity supports senior finance colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial reporting, supporting month-end and year-end processes, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and charity regulations

Client Details: A not-for-profit organisation based in Birmingham.

Description

• Support the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts, journals and reconciliations.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close activities.
• Maintain key balance sheet and control accounts.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, charity regulations and internal financial controls.
• Complete and review bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Support cash flow monitoring and treasury activities.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial systems and data.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and financial reporting.
• Support the ongoing development and effective use of finance systems.
• Provide line management, coaching and support to direct reports.
• Review work, share knowledge and help develop a high-performing finance team

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a financial accounting role within a large organisation or charity.
• Experience of month-end and year-end processes, journal preparation, VAT returns, bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience of using and developing financial systems, processes and controls.
• Experience supervising or managing finance staff.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Job Offer

• Salary between £46,000 and £50,600, dependent on the level of experience.
• Access to a pension scheme.
• Fixed-term contract with a meaningful role in the not-for-profit sector.