Financial Accountant in City of London

Financial Accountant – Chartered Professional Body

Location: Central London – hybrid working
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000-£65,000 per annum

• Play a key role in a charity that benefits society.
• Manage complex VAT returns with partial exemption.
• Enjoy a generous pension and extra time off at Christmas.
• Benefit from a generous training budget and development support.

Our client, a leading chartered professional body and charity, is looking for a Financial Accountant to join their London team. This is a great opportunity to apply your technical skills in an organisation that makes a real difference to society.

Company Overview

Our client is a globally recognised professional body and registered charity. For over a century, they have championed professional standards within quality management to improve organisational performance. With a mission to benefit society, they support a global community of thousands of members. They are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment, guided by values of integrity and innovation.

Position Overview

As the Financial Accountant, you will be a vital part of the finance team. You will ensure the accuracy of financial records and compliance with regulations. Your work on statutory accounts, tax, and month-end processes will directly support the organisation\’s charitable mission. The role does not directly line manage anyone.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journals for income and staff costs.
• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations accurately.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns with partial exemption.
• Manage PSA returns and withholding tax matters.
• Assist with year-end statutory accounts under SORP.
• Support the annual budget and forecasting process.
• Help improve financial systems and processes.
• Provide cover for the payroll function when needed.

Requirements

• A full accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or similar).
• At least three years of experience in a financial accounting role, ideally with experience leading on charity SORP accounts.
• Proven experience with complex partial exemption VAT returns.
• Good knowledge of charity taxation and PSA returns.
• Excellent IT skills, especially with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong planning skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to build good relationships with colleagues.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a plus.

Benefits

• Pension with up to 10% employer contribution.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Flexible working arrangements available.
• Generous budget for training and development.
• Cover for one professional membership fee.

Alongside these benefits, you will join a welcoming and inclusive team. You\’ll work in a collaborative environment where your contribution is valued and makes a real difference.

Closing date: 5th December at 12 noon

Interviews: W/c 8th & 15th December

Please send your CV for further consideration.