Financial Accountant
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- Home Location
- Salary
- £48000 - £51000 per annum
- Closing date
- Jun 1, 2021
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- Job Role
- Financial Accountant
- Sector
- Nonprofit
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Financial Accountant position working for a leading Membership Body in central London. The position reports into the Head of Financial accounting and effectively acts as the deputy in the preparation of the organisations statutory accounts. This is a great role for someone that had recently qualified and is looking for a broad technical position.Client Details
The organisation is one of the largest professional Membership Bodies in the UK with over 35,000 members in the UK and 15,000 worldwide. The organisation is not only involved in providing services for its members but also invests a lot of money into educational charities, to promote education in the financial services sector.Description
The Financial Accountant position will involve the following responsibilities:Line manage 1 finance assistant providing support, training and development opportunities.Responsible for all the financial accounting activities and financial control monitoringMaintain and develop accounts payable and receivable services.Produce cash flow reports and forecasts.Manage all restricted funding and ensure all funds are agreed and utilised in line with business aims.Manage payroll accountsMaintain compliance with HRMC gift aid requirements and prepare VAT returns for the organisation.Produce and review annual reports and month-end balance sheet reconciliations.Liaise with external advisors on tax efficienciesProfile
Essential:Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)Exposure to the preparation of statutory accounts and ideally hands on experience of preparing them yourself.Excellent analytical skills to review data effectively.Experience of developing complex spreadsheet models for record keeping and reporting financial information with strong attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a range of audiences.Desirable:Knowledge and experience of managing VAT, Gift Aid, and tax matters.Experience of working within the charity/membership sector.Technical understanding of Charity SORP.Job Offer
£48,000-£51,000, home working offered, flexible working, 30 days annual leave and 10% pension
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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