At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee year-end reporting and support branches in financial processes.
- Company: Leading UK charity dedicated to serving personnel, veterans, and their families.
- Benefits: Fixed-term contract with opportunities for professional growth and impactful work.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and help lead during the busiest accounting season.
- Why this job: Make a difference while utilising your accounting skills in a meaningful way.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong technical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.
A leading UK charity supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families is seeking a Senior Branch Accountant to join its finance team on a two-year fixed-term contract. This is a newly created role designed to strengthen the organisation's approach to branch accounting and year-end reporting. With a nationwide network of around 2,000 branches and a significant volume of annual returns to manage, the successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the year-end process, supporting branches and volunteer Independent Examiners, and retaining the knowledge needed to drive improvements throughout the year.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who combines strong technical skills with the confidence and communication style to work effectively with non-finance colleagues and volunteers. You will also help lead the seasonal interim accounting team during the busiest period of the year.
The Senior Branch Accountant will be responsible for:
- Supporting the annual branch year-end reporting process, ensuring returns are accurate, complete and delivered to deadline
- Helping to recruit, train, supervise and support the seasonal Year-End Accounting Team, including reviewing their work and providing technical guidance
- Reviewing branch returns, journals and reconciliations, investigating irregularities and ensuring the integrity of year-end financials
Senior Branch Accountant employer: Altum Consulting
Altum Consulting is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values flexibility and employee well-being. With opportunities for professional growth and development, particularly in HR and employee relations, this role in South-East London allows you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a hybrid working arrangement that promotes work-life balance.
