Fitzroy Support | Financial Accountant

Job Title: Financial Accountant Location: Petersfield, Hampshire Salary: £50,000 – £52,000 Employment Type: Full-time Reporting to: Head of Finance Application Deadline: 3rd November Purpose of the Job We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our centralised finance team as our Financial Accountant. As a Financial Accountant at FitzRoy you will manage the accounting team and be responsible for the primary ledgers to draft management accounts including reconciliation of the balance sheet, as well as cashflow, statutory accounts production and other external reporting. You will maintain robust internal controls and have rigorous compliance processes to ensure the organisation achieves its strategic aims and objectives. You will seek to continually improve the systems and processes to ensure that the finance department delivers the highest standards of service and performance to all internal and external stakeholders Outline of Responsibilities and Duties Management of both payables and receivables ledgers. Management Accounts Produce initial trial balance and draft management accounts for all entities ready for analysis by the Finance Business Partner. Prepare monthly balance sheets including monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts with supporting information. Monthly cash flow reporting. Financial Accounts and audit Prepare the draft annual financial statements for all entities, prepared in accordance with SORP, the Companies Act, and other relevant legal and regulatory requirements. Prepare an audit file in line with the requirements of the external auditors providing sufficient documentation to support and justify the financial statements. Respond to audit queries and liaise with other staff to ensure audit requirements are met on a timely basis. Perform Internal audits on our services as required, providing report on findings for each. Produce and execute an annual year end programme in consultation with the auditors and the Director of Finance. VAT Produce the quarterly VAT returns, supporting documentation and transactional adjustments in the system. Coordinate the VAT project to novate remaining contracts across. Negotiate and recalculate as necessary as new contracts come across. Keep up to date with changes in VAT policy and administration and implement as appropriate. Budgeting Support with relevant areas within the annual budgeting cycle. Other Staff Management – 7 direct reports Banking administration – FitzRoy bank accounts Key contact for insurance and responsible for preparation of documentation and summaries for annual renewal. Work closely with the Finance Business Partner to ensure the smooth running of the finance function and that an environment of continuous improvement is developed, with particular focus on systems and procedural enhancement Contribute to agreed strategic projects as and when required such as exciting finance transformation projects planned throughout 2024 and 2025. Maintain accurate records and filing systems Any other tasks that may arise within the finance team Take action to keep yourself professionally updated with the technical accounting expertise to ensure accounting records are compliant General Ensure every aspect of confidentiality relating to FitzRoy, service users and staff is strictly maintained. Manage workload and maintain timelines and priorities Maintain quality and adhere to policies and procedures Establish positive working relationships with staff at all levels and outside stakeholders Understand and promote Fitzroy’s values This role will require technical accounting expertise to ensure accounting records are compliant What you will have: A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc) with post- qualification experience. Experience of running the financial accounting function for an organisation that has several branches, subsidiaries or locations. Experience of coordinating the audit process through to statutory accounts production. Experience of managing VAT. Strong technical knowledge with ability to guide, challenge and advise others. Experience of maintaining and updating internal controls. Experience of reviewing, developing and continuously improving financial system processes. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Flexible working arrangements Opportunities for professional development and further training The chance to contribute to meaningful and impactful charitable work 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays – increasing with service.. Cash back scheme on health care such as dentists and opticians. Access to virtual GPs. Free legal advice. Blue Light Card for instant shopping and leisure discounts. Perkbox. Life assurance. JBRP1_UKTJ