Senior Management Accountant

International Institute for Strategic Studies; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious think tank in London is seeking a qualified Senior Management Accountant to support its finance function. This hands-on role involves preparing management accounts, grant reporting, and budgeting. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience, preferably in the charity sector. Applications are open until 1 August 2025, and the role requires eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounts and financial reconciliations.
• Previous experience in the charity sector is desirable.
• Demonstrable financial role experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile management accounts and accruals.
• Process and reconcile endowments.
• Provide grant reporting to funders.
• Assist with budget preparation and forecasting.
• Support year-end audit procedures.

Skills

Management accounts preparation

Budgeting

Financial forecasting

Grant reporting

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is a defence and security think tank that has a deep understanding of regional geopolitics and geo-economics in a global context. Its international researchers provide best-in-class independent and impartial analysis and provide insights on strategic challenges and priorities to governments and the private sector. It is expert at bringing together national leaders and senior policymakers in foreign policy, defence and security; promoting dialogue; and facilitating effective and influential bilateral and multilateral consultations.

The IISS are seeking to appoint a qualified Senior Management Accountant with experience to support the finance function. This is a hands-on role which will be reporting to the Head of Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Management accounts, preparation and reconciliations of accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets monthly.
• Reconciling and processing endowments held.
• Grant reporting to external funders.
• Budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
• Year end audit and reporting.
• Support with the implementation of a new finance system.

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant.
• Previous Charity experience is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in a finance role.

Application:

Candidates should submit their applications by clicking the “Apply Now” blue button above and follow the instructions to submit two documents:

• a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you can bring to the role.
• a full Curriculum Vitae.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 1 August 2025.

The role will be based in our London office; candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK. The IISS regrets that it cannot sponsor visas for this position.

The IISS is an equal opportunities employer.