At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and budgeting for a meaningful charity.
- Company: Established charity with UK and international operations.
- Benefits: Hybrid work, generous holidays, flexible hours, and off-street parking.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the charity sector while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with charity sector experience and Xero knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are supporting a well-established charity with strong UK and international operations, including subsidiaries in Israel, in the search for an Accountant. This is a pivotal leadership role within the Finance function, reporting directly to the Finance Director. The role is hybrid, offering one day working from home and offers generous holidays alongside other benefits. Flexible hours considered. Off street parking available.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts for the Charity Group, including consolidation across UK and Israeli subsidiaries using Xero.
- Oversee Group budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across all entities.
- Prepare and review statutory accounts and manage the full year-end audit process.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
- Produce accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly management accounts and board-level analysis.
- Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury processes, and foreign exchange requirements.
- Act as key contact for auditors, banks, regulators, and external stakeholders.
- Support system integrity and reporting across Xero, fundraising databases, and internal systems.
- Support compliance with Charity Commission, HMRC, Companies House, and other regulatory bodies.
- Supervising a team of two.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
- Experience working within the charity sector is essential.
- Excellent knowledge of SORP, charity accounting regulations and compliance requirements.
- Strong IT skills and working knowledge of Xero is essential.
If you are an experienced charity finance professional with strong technical expertise and advanced Xero knowledge, and you are looking for a role where your work directly supports a meaningful cause, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Fame Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. We continually strive to improve our processes around our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Due to high volumes of applications, we are unable to respond individually however, if you have not heard from a consultant within 24 hours then your application has been unsuccessful.
Accountant employer: Fame Recruitment Consultants Ltd
Join a well-established charity that not only values your expertise as an Accountant but also fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture. With flexible working hours, generous holiday allowances, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through your financial leadership, this role offers a unique chance to grow professionally while contributing to a noble cause. Located in a vibrant community with off-street parking, you will enjoy a balanced work-life environment that prioritises employee well-being and development.
Contact Details:
Fame Recruitment Consultants Ltd Recruitment Team
