Financial accountant

This is an excellent opportunity for a part or fully qualified accountant to join a leading not-for-profit organisation, taking ownership of financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end processes, and the leadership of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams. You'll play a key role in strengthening financial controls, driving process improvements, and supporting the organisation's wider mission through high-quality finance operations.

Client Details

Our client is a large, well-established organisation within the not-for-profit sector, delivering essential services and support to communities across the UK. With a strong focus on social impact and continuous improvement, they offer a collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in supporting their mission and long-term success.

Description

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• Lead and oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
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• Manage reconciliations, financial controls, and reporting across AP/AR
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• Prepare journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly management accounts
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• Support month-end and year-end close processes
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• Assist with statutory accounts preparation and external audits
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• Complete bank reconciliations and support cashflow management
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• Support VAT returns and ensure compliance with accounting and charity regulations
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• Identify and implement process and system improvements
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• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members
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• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation
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Profile

You'll be a proactive finance professional with strong technical accounting skills and experience operating in a complex finance environment.

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• Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA or equivalent)
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• Financial accounting experience within a large organisation
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• Experience managing Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable functions
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• Strong knowledge of reconciliations, journals, VAT, month-end and year-end processes
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• Previous experience leading or supervising finance staff
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• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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• High attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
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• Charity sector experience
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• Knowledge of Charity SORP
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• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle or similar
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Job Offer

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• Salary ranging from £46,000 to £48,000, dependent on the level of experience.
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• 12 month Fixed-term contract based in Birmingham.
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• Opportunity to lead and develop finance operations
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• Join a well-respected national charity making a real difference
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• Birmingham-based role with a collaborative finance team
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If you're interested in this role, apply now.