TPP Recruitment
Job role: Senior Accountant
Salary: £63,900 per annum
Location: Remote with occasional travel to London
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Help shape the future of a growing professional membership organisation
We are seeking a technically strong Senior Accountant to join a respected UK professional body and educational charity at an exciting stage in its development.
With a growing membership base, expanding operations and ambitious plans, the organisation is establishing its own dedicated finance function. This newly created team will play a crucial role in supporting strategic decision-making, strengthening financial controls and ensuring the organisation continues to deliver excellent services to its members and stakeholders. The organisation operates a remote-first model and prides itself on being collaborative, supportive and values-led, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality services.
As the Senior Accountant, you will:
- Lead the monthly management accounts process
- Own balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
- Support the preparation of statutory accounts and annual audits
- Manage UK and international VAT reporting
- Produce budgets, forecasts and cashflow projections
- Provide financial analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders
- Develop and improve finance processes, reporting templates and controls
- Support and mentor a Finance Officer within a small finance tea
- Work closely with budget holders and senior leaders to provide financial insight that supports informed decision-making
What we're looking for:
- Qualified Accountant (ACCA or CIMA)
- Strong understanding of FRS 102 and the Charities SORP
- Significant experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector
- Significant experience in financial accounting and management reporting
- Strong statutory accounts and audit experience
- Excellent balance sheet reconciliation skills
- Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Advanced Excel skills, including working with and analysing large data sets
- Strong general ledger knowledge
Why join?
- Opportunity to help shape a newly established finance function
- Remote-first working environment with flexibility
- Collaborative and supportive culture
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
- 10% employer pension contribution
- Income protection cover
- Life assurance
- Personal accident insurance
- 25 days annual leave
- Private medical insurance option
- Employee assistance and wellbeing support
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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