Financial Accountant

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Support the Management Accountant in the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts, journals, and supporting reconciliations.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close processes and maintain key balance sheet and control accounts.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and provide information for internal and external audits.

Banking & Reconciliations

• Complete and review bank reconciliations, resolving reconciling items promptly.
• Monitor cash flow and support treasury activities as required.

VAT & Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC requirements.
• Ensure compliance with charity accounting regulations, accounting standards, internal controls, and financial policies.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain the integrity of financial systems and data.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, systems, and reporting.

Team Management

· Responsible for line management, coaching and development of direct reports.

· Review work, provide training, and foster a collaborative and high-performing finance team

Stakeholder Support

• Build effective relationships with budget holders and operational teams, providing financial advice and support.
• Respond to finance queries and contribute to finance business partnering across the organisation.