This role delivers statutory reporting, manages external audits, maintains financial controls, and ensures compliance with accounting standards. It supports budgeting, financial analysis, and decision-making while improving finance systems and processes.

The organisation is a values-driven not-for-profit that promotes innovation, self-directed learning, and global collaboration. The role suits someone who works independently, communicates clearly, and contributes positively to a supportive team.

Key Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)
• Experience in financial accounting, statutory reporting, and external audit
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, accounting standards, and tax (VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE/NI)
• Skilled in financial reporting, analysis, and Excel
• Ability to manage budgets and support financial decision-making
• Experience with financial systems; Not-for-Profit experience helpful
• High attention to detail, strong organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator and team collaborator
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to ongoing development
• Professional approach with commitment to equality, inclusion, and safeguarding

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements and reports
• Lead the external audit process and manage auditor relationships
• Produce balance-sheet reporting and support budgeting and forecasting
• Conduct financial analysis to inform decisions
• Oversee financial transactions, reconciliations, and controls
• Approve key finance activities and support process improvements
• Complete statutory and regulatory filings, including VAT
• Provide financial insights and reports to internal teams and committees
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as auditors and financial institutions
• Support senior finance leadership when required
• Contribute to finance projects and improvements
• Provide guidance to colleagues on financial processes
• Maintain confidentiality, data integrity, and professional standards

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