Financial Accountant

Job title- Financial Accountant

Location- Based in London

Salary- £200-£250

Duration 5 months+

Hours 35 hours per week- Hybrid- twice a week in the office

Financial Accountant required to joining the Finance team within a large and complex charity to support with the year end process. Our client requires a strong technical accountant, with extensive year end expereince, ideally with experience of SORP/ Charity accounting.

Strong experience of working with & supporting year end audit and experience of year end - as well as a track record of process/ reporting improvement - trial balance to production of financial statements. Strong excel skills - intermediate level, VB look ups

The role

Financial Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and supporting the organisation through month-end and year-end processes. Financial Accountant requires strong technical accounting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and support year-end audit activities.
• Act as the main contact for external auditors, coordinating audit requirements and deliverables.
• Prepare VAT and Corporation Tax returns and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Manage month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and post depreciation journals.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Support the production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and procedures to ensure ledger accuracy and compliance.
• Identify and implement improvements to finance processes, systems, and reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organisation, providing financial support for projects and business initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified by experience, part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA/ACA or equivalent).
• Previous experience working in a financial accounting role within a large organisation or charity; including he use and development of systems and procedures.
• Strong experience of bank reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes, journal preparation and posting, VAT returns, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience managing or supervising finance staff.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

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