Year-End Accountant
Posted 1 day ago by Venn Group
£50,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Remote
London
Summary: An excellent opportunity exists for a Qualified Year-End Accountant to join a leading charity on a temporary basis, focusing on the delivery of statutory accounts and the Annual Report. The role requires collaboration with senior finance stakeholders and external auditors to ensure an efficient year-end process. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in preparing statutory accounts and managing audits, particularly within the charity or housing sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare statutory accounts across two finance systems and liaise with external auditors
- Post year-end adjustments for both income and expenditure
- Provide detailed supporting schedules, documentation, and clear explanations
- Work with the financial accounts team to progress statutory accounts from draft through to final sign-off
- Review draft accounts, including cash flow statements, control account reconciliations, and supporting working papers
- Process accounting adjustments as requested by auditors
- Support the Finance Team with financial data cleansing in accordance with data retention policies
- Carry out additional duties as required to assist the finance function
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA)
- 3–5 years post-qualification experience in senior finance roles, ideally within the charity or housing sector
- Demonstrated experience in preparing statutory accounts and managing audits for large organisations
- Strong technical knowledge of FRS102 and Charity SORP
- Ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other standard office applications
- Professional, collaborative, and methodical approach, with a commitment to ongoing development
Salary (Rate): £50,000 per annum
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
An excellent opportunity has become available for a Qualified Year-End Accountant to join a leading charity on a temporary basis, supporting the Finance team in delivering statutory accounts and the Annual Report. This position will involve close collaboration with senior finance stakeholders and external auditors to ensure an efficient and accurate year-end process. Key Responsibilities: Prepare statutory accounts across two finance systems and liaise with external auditors Post year-end adjustments for both income and expenditure Provide detailed supporting schedules, documentation, and clear explanations Work with the financial accounts team to progress statutory accounts from draft through to final sign-off Review draft accounts, including cash flow statements, control account reconciliations, and supporting working papers Process accounting adjustments as requested by auditors Support the Finance Team with financial data cleansing in accordance with data retention policies Carry out additional duties as required to assist the finance function Ideal candidate profile: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA) 3–5 years post-qualification experience in senior finance roles, ideally within the charity or housing sector Demonstrated experience in preparing statutory accounts and managing audits for large organisations Strong technical knowledge of FRS102 and Charity SORP Ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other standard office applications Professional, collaborative, and methodical approach, with a commitment to ongoing development Agency reference number: J92728 Location: Remote Duration: 6-month fixed-term contract Salary: 50,000 per annum (pro rata) Working hours: Full-time This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out. Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.