Financial Controller - London,W1J 0BD
Salary: 70,000The Royal Academy of Arts is currently looking to appoint a Financial Controller to join its Finance Department, providing leadership across financial control, compliance and accounting services, while helping to ensure the effective management of the RAs financial operations.The Financial Controller will oversee the RAs financial control framework, ensuring robust controls and compliance across all accounting services. This role will lead and develop the Accounting Services team, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, Payroll and Pensions, and will also be responsible for delivering an accurate and timely month-end close, overseeing cash management and statutory reporting, and ensuring the effective preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.About YouTo be considered for this role, you will be a qualified accountant, or qualified by experience, with hands-on experience managing a transaction processing team. You will have significant experience in financial control, month-end reporting, cash management and compliance, alongside a sound understanding of accounting standards, including Charity SORP, and excellent working knowledge of Gift Aid and VAT.Previous experience managing payroll and pensions, together with a strong understanding of UK payroll and pensions regulations, is essential. You will also have experience of leading and developing teams, with excellent analytical and organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate results to tight deadlines. Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector, and familiarity with Sage Intacct, would be highly valued.
Financial Controller - London in Cuxton employer: The Royal Academy of Arts
The Royal Academy of Arts is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration in the heart of London. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth within a prestigious institution dedicated to expanding its artistic reach, while enjoying a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork.
