Senior Financial Accountant
Help ensure strong financial management and accountability at Dementia UK.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Dementia UK in a newly created role, becoming our technical accounting expert and helping shape a more proactive approach to financial management as part of our evolving Finance team.
As Senior Financial Accountant, you will take the lead on technical financial accounting, statutory reporting and compliance, ensuring our financial processes meet the highest standards. You will oversee the preparation of our annual accounts, lead the external audit process and provide expert advice on charity accounting, tax and regulatory requirements.
Working closely with the Head of Financial Accounts, you will be a trusted source of guidance for colleagues across the charity, helping them understand complex financial matters and make informed decisions. You will also manage and develop our Financial Accountant, providing support, direction and opportunities for professional growth.
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with substantial experience in charity finance and expert knowledge of the Charities SORP, fund accounting, VAT and charity tax requirements. You will bring experience of leading statutory accounts preparation and external audits, alongside strong technical accounting skills and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
A confident and approachable communicator, you will be comfortable building relationships across the organisation, explaining complex financial information clearly and providing constructive advice. You will be proactive, organised and able to use your initiative to identify improvements and strengthen our financial processes.
If you are an experienced charity finance professional who enjoys sharing expertise, taking ownership and making a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you.
Our culture
In addition to offering a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a workplace culture that looks after our people to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation lead and positively contribute to our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Our supportive and nurturing workplace culture has recently earnt us recognition as the Sunday Times Best Place to Work in the non-profit and charities sector 2025 (big organisation).
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to feel comfortable being themselves at work.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident employer. If you would like support to make an application, contact recruitment@dementiauk.org.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Essential requirements
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with substantial experience in charity finance and expert knowledge of the Charities SORP, fund accounting, VAT and charity tax requirements. You will bring experience of leading statutory accounts preparation and external audits, alongside strong technical accounting skills and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
Company details
Company: Dementia UK
Salary: £58,000 to £61,000 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: London, EC3N 1RE
Working pattern: Hybrid - 4 days remote
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 6 Nov 2026
Closing date: 18 Nov 2026
About Disability Confident
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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Senior Financial Accountant employer: Dementia UK
Dementia UK is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With flexible working options and a commitment to diversity, staff are empowered to thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of families affected by dementia. Join us in our Aldgate, London office and be part of a dedicated team recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the non-profit sector.
