Financial Accountant

Goodman Masson Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious education charity in Central London is looking for a Financial Accountant to manage accounting entries, financial statements, and tax compliance. The ideal candidate will have ACA or ACCA qualifications, experience in a charity or membership organization, and strong Excel skills. This pivotal role supports group consolidations and requires the ability to convey financial data to non-finance stakeholders. The position offers a salary of £55,000 plus benefits and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Financial Accountant in a charity or membership organisation.
• Proven experience in reporting and consolidation for a group of entities.

Responsibilities

• Produce subsidiary accounts and support the Group Financial Reporting Manager.
• Prepare and submit quarterly group VAT returns.
• Act as the functional administrator for the finance system.
• Administer investment portfolios and fund accounting.
• Lead and develop a Finance Administrator.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Ability to present complex financial data simply

Education

CCAB(ACA or ACCA)

Job description

A prestigious, world-renowned professional membership body and educational charity is seeking a Financial Accountant to join them. This is a pivotal role that balances technical reporting, tax compliance, and systems development within a complex group structure.

As the Financial Accountant, you will oversee the accurate recording of accounting entries and lead the production of subsidiary financial statements. You will act as the organisation’s technical expert on accounting standards and the primary lead for VAT and Corporation Tax.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce subsidiary accounts and support the Group Financial Reporting Manager with consolidated year-end statements.
• Prepare and submit quarterly group VAT returns and manage relationships with external tax advisors and HMRC.
• Act as the functional administrator for the finance system, driving improvements and providing staff training.
• Administer investment portfolios, scholarship programmes, and fund accounting.
• Lead and develop a Finance Administrator, specifically providing mentorship through their apprenticeship programme.
• Manage the fixed asset register, intercompany reconciliations, and lead on cash flow monitoring.

Essential Requirements

• CCAB(ACA or ACCA).
• Experience working as a Financial Accountant in a charity or membership organisation.
• Proven experience in reporting and consolidation for a group of entities.
• Strong Excel and system skills.
• Ability to present complex financial data simply to non-finance stakeholders and boards.

Salary is £55,000 + Benefits. Central London based with hybrid working.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis with interviews being set up immediately. Please apply with your CV ASAP to ensure you are considered.