At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance function and support strategic financial management.
- Company: Historic Livery Company in London with a focus on charitable giving.
- Benefits: Generous pension, private medical insurance, hybrid working, and 23 days annual leave.
- Other info: Join a friendly team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a role that blends finance with community support.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in statutory accounts and financial controls.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
- Full time / Flexible working
- Industry: Charities & Not For Profit / Senior Finance Qualified
- Company: Hays
Consultant: Peter O'Sullivan Hays office: London-Central — 4th Floor, 107 Cheapside, Phone: 02072598745Email: peter. osullivan@hays. com The organisation Based in the heart of the City of London, the Girdlers' Company is one of the City's historic Livery Companies, where centuries of heritage sit alongside a modern and active role in charitable giving, education and the wider community.
Reflecting its origins in the craft of making girdles and belts, the Company retains the honour of presenting the ceremonial girdle and stole worn by the Sovereign at each coronation.
The Company's charitable work is primarily funded by a substantial commercial and residential property portfolio, helping it support a wide range of organisations and communities, including the Armed Forces.
The job Reporting directly to the Clerk, the Head of Finance will take sole ownership of the day-to-day finance function and play a central role in supporting the Company's financial management and long-term planning.
This broad, hands-on role encompasses management reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, maintaining financial controls and oversight of key finance processes.
You will attend and prepare supporting papers for various committee meetings including the Finance, Property, Hall and Charity Committees.
Working closely with colleagues across the Company, the Head of Finance will provide clear, timely financial information to support effective decision-making.
The person We are looking for a qualified accountant, ideally ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, with strong experience of statutory accounts preparation and managing the external audit process.
The role calls for sound technical accounting knowledge, a keen eye for financial control and the confidence to operate with a high degree of autonomy.
Experience of property and/or charity accounting would be particularly valuable, while knowledge of Xero or a similar accounting system would be helpful.
You will join a friendly, close-knit office team of seven.
Alongside a varied and responsible finance role, the Girdlers' Company offers an excellent benefits package, including:15% employer pension contribution based on gross salary, with no employee contribution required Private medical insurance Life insurance Hybrid working, currently three days in the office and two days working from home23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Discretionary bonus What to do now If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to find out more, please apply with an up-to-date CV.
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