Senior Financial Accountant

We are recruiting an experienced Interim Senior Financial Accountant to join a leading cultural and charitable organisation for an initial 9-month maternity cover

This role will support the finance function through a key reporting period, taking responsibility for statutory reporting, audit management, technical accounting matters and helping the organisation prepare for upcoming Charity SORP changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and annual financial statements.




• Manage the year-end audit process and relationships with external auditors.




• Ensure compliance with Charity SORP, FRS102 and relevant accounting standards.




• Provide technical accounting advice across the organisation.




• Support planning and implementation of forthcoming Charity SORP developments.




• Review and strengthen financial controls, reconciliation processes and reporting frameworks.




• Assist with governance and compliance reporting.




• Partner with stakeholders across finance and the wider business.

About You

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant.




• Strong technical financial accounting and reporting experience.




• Experience within a museum, gallery, heritage, arts, education, charity or not-for-profit organisation would be highly desirable.




• Candidates making a move from audit are also encouraged to apply, particularly where they have significant charity or not-for-profit client exposure.




• Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits.




• Strong understanding of Charity SORP and financial reporting requirements.




• Able to hit the ground running and operate effectively in an interim capacity.

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