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Financial accountant

Birmingham Interim £46,000 - £48,000 per year View Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for a part or fully qualified accountant to join a leading not-for-profit organisation, taking ownership of financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end processes, and the leadership of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams. You'll play a key role in strengthening financial controls, driving process improvements, and supporting the organisation's wider mission through high-quality finance operations.
  • Lead and influence a key finance function
  • Join a purpose-driven organisation

About Our Client

Our client is a large, well-established organisation within the not-for-profit sector, delivering essential services and support to communities across the UK. With a strong focus on social impact and continuous improvement, they offer a collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in supporting their mission and long-term success.

Job Description

  • Lead and oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
  • Manage reconciliations, financial controls, and reporting across AP/AR
  • Prepare journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly management accounts
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes
  • Assist with statutory accounts preparation and external audits
  • Complete bank reconciliations and support cashflow management
  • Support VAT returns and ensure compliance with accounting and charity regulations
  • Identify and implement process and system improvements
  • Lead, coach, and develop finance team members
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation



The Successful Applicant

You'll be a proactive finance professional with strong technical accounting skills and experience operating in a complex finance environment.

  • Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA or equivalent)
  • Financial accounting experience within a large organisation
  • Experience managing Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable functions
  • Strong knowledge of reconciliations, journals, VAT, month-end and year-end processes
  • Previous experience leading or supervising finance staff
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines

Desirable

  • Charity sector experience
  • Knowledge of Charity SORP
  • Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle or similar



What's on Offer

  • Salary ranging from £46,000 to £48,000, dependent on the level of experience.
  • 12 month Fixed-term contract based in Birmingham.
  • Opportunity to lead and develop finance operations
  • Join a well-respected national charity making a real difference
  • Birmingham-based role with a collaborative finance team



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

Contact
Neha Donohoe
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7071443
Phone number
+44 121 634 6992

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accountant
Sector
Not For Profit
Where
Birmingham
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Neha Donohoe
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6992
Job reference
JN-072026-7071443