Financial Accountant

  • Public Sector
  • Feb 25, 2026
Full time Accounting

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.