Financial Accounts Manager

  • Job Reference: FATM-MR-L
  • Date Posted: 9 April 2024
  • Recruiter: Excel Recruitment
  • Location: Central London
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Accounting
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Duration: 12-month FTC
  • Work Hours: Full Time
  • Contact: Marcus Ratcliff
  • Email: marcus@xlrecruit.com

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Financial Accounts Manager to join a prestigious membership organisation and charity, overseeing their financial accounts and treasury management functions.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Accounts Manager:

  • Manage the year-end process for the organisation’s group of entities, ensuring the delivery of audit essentials.
  • Line manage two Finance Accountants, guiding their work to deliver a first-class customer-focused financial accounts and treasury service.
  • Oversee banking, investment, and treasury management functions for the group.
  • Assume responsibility for the completion of full statutory accounts and returns, including Charity Commission returns.
  • Advise and provide training to internal staff on any accounting matters, where required.
  • Prepare and complete quarterly VAT returns, in full compliance with HRCM guidelines for charities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Qualification as an Accountant (CCAB-recognised).
  • Demonstrable experience of producing statutory accounts using FRS102 and SORP, and of previous experience of preparing group accounts.
  • Direct line management experience and hands-on experience of preparing VAT and corporation tax returns.
  • Advanced Excel skills and highly analytical, with the ability to present complex financial information in non-technical language.
  • Strong technical knowledge and experience of reporting on behalf of a charity and of implications for VAT.

Salary and Benefits:

  • c£72,000 per annum.
  • Full-time, 12-month fixed-term position.
  • Hybrid working pattern, office in Central London with provision for remote working.
  • Excellent package of benefits, including up to 32 days’ annual leave.

 

To be considered for this role, please send your CV to Marcus today.