Investment and Reporting Accountant

Investment and Reporting Accountant

We are seeking an interim Investment and Reporting Accountant to support the Director of Finance during a busy period at The Leverhulme Trust, an independent charity established in 1925. The role is based close to Fleet Street in Central London, offering a full-time temporary contract of 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, lasting until the end of March 2027.

The position offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience, and a mix of remote and on‑site working, subject to business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Account for investments for The Leverhulme Trust and the Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust, including investment accounting and related disclosures.
• Collaborate with the Trust\’s custodian to automate the investment accounting process.
• Attend Investment Committee meetings and support the Director of Finance in preparing for and following up on actions arising from these meetings.
• Coordinate and obtain investment confirmations to support audit processes.
• Lead the production of statutory accounts and manage the Trustees Annual Report with the Director of Finance and the Assistant Director of Finance.
• Develop standard management reporting in Microsoft Business Central with the Assistant Director of Finance.
• Prepare financial papers for board meetings and support the Director of Finance on the new Charity SORP, Governance, Risk, IT, and HR matters.
• Maintain close working relationships with the Assistant Director of Finance, outsourced investment managers, and the custodian, responding to auditor queries.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified accountant (or part‑qualified, not required).
• Experience accounting for financial investments, either as preparer or auditor.
• Knowledge of charity accounting is desirable but not essential.
• Strong interest in financial and management accounting.
• Demonstrable ability to develop and improve processes to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Experience using Microsoft Business Central is desirable; proficiency with financial systems is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a cohesive, team‑based organisation.
• Detail‑focused, well‑organised, able to manage own workload.
• IT literate and keen to understand and utilise systems.

Additional Information

• Contemporary office environment supporting agile working and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Nearest train stations are City Thameslink or Chancery Lane tube station.
• Nearest car park is Snowhill NCP.