Financial Accountant
Job Title: Financial AccountantLocation: Hybrid (Office-based with flexible working)Contract: Full-time, Permanent
A charity in the Leisure sector is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its dynamic Finance team. This role is key to maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic financial management across two charitable entities.
Key Responsibilities:-
Prepare annual statutory accounts and support the audit process.
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Manage monthly reconciliations and analytical review of key balance sheet accounts.
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Oversee month-end close procedures and liaise with financial planning teams.
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Lead on payroll processing, including statutory deductions and reconciliations.
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Handle end-to-end accounts payable, including grant and supplier payments.
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Support grant management processes and maintain applicant financial records.
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Ensure compliance with internal controls and recommend process improvements.
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Produce reports and insights to support management decisions and cash-flow analysis.
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Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or finalist with strong experience.
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2-5 years in financial accounting or similar role, ideally in a regulated or Charity/nonprofit environment.
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Excellent technical skills in financial reporting, controls, and compliance.
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Strong Excel and accounting software proficiency (NetSuite desirable).
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Comfortable handling payroll and audit-related processes.
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Ability to communicate financial data clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
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Proactive problem-solver with high attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.
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Knowledge of charity accounting regulations (SORP) and VAT in the charity sector.
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Experience working with auditors and preparing audit-ready documentation.
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