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Financial Accountant

Birmingham Interim £46,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
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
  • Hybrid FTC for a 12 month basis
  • National charity going through change

About Our Client

A not-for-profit organisation based in Birmingham.

Job 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

The Successful Applicant

  • 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.

What's on 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.



If you're interested in this role, apply now

Contact
Jane Bagni
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7071276
Phone number
+44 121 634 6931

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accountant
Sector
Not For Profit
Where
Birmingham
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Jane Bagni
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6931
Job reference
JN-072026-7071276