Summary: The Financial Accountant role at a leading international health charity involves a 3-4 month interim contract focused on preparing year-end statutory accounts and managing audit processes. The position requires collaboration with regional finance teams and supports various audits while ensuring compliance with Charity SORP regulations. The role also includes implementing audit recommendations and contributing to the development of financial policies. Candidates should possess relevant accounting qualifications and experience in the not-for-profit sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of year-end accounts in compliance with Charity SORP regulations
• Coordinate schedules and notes for statutory accounts and year-end audit requirements
• Collaborate with regional and country Finance teams to ensure accurate and complete audit requirements
• Support project and donor audits for country offices
• Consolidate statutory accounts for review and reconcile management accounts
• Assist in implementing audit recommendations, reviewing financial controls, and improving processes
• Support the implementation of the new finance system and contribute to policy development
• Oversee month-end reconciliations, addressing issues, and tracking gaps
• Handle ad-hoc queries on recharges, project income and expenditure
• Assist with reconciliation of budgets and specific areas

Key Skills:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
• Extensive experience in year-end accounting with strong knowledge of UK statutory reporting and SORP
• Proven experience working in an international not-for-profit organisation

Salary (Rate): 300

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other