Financial Accountant

Venn Group is delighted to be recruiting for an Interim Financial Accountant on behalf of a well-established international charity. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a busy finance team, supporting financial reporting, controls, reconciliations and compliance. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial records, maintaining robust accounting processes and supporting the organisation through a period of change and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the accurate recognition, posting and reconciliation of supporter income within SUN, ensuring all income is recorded completely and correctly

Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including UK bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner

Support the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring reporting deadlines are met and financial data remains accurate

Review payroll submissions and approve BACS payment runs, ensuring compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements

Support audit preparation, VAT reporting, financial controls and compliance activities, working closely with the Financial Controller

Partner with international finance colleagues to support month-end reporting, income coding and adherence to financial procedures

Assist with systems and process improvements, helping to strengthen financial reporting and control frameworks across the organisation

Ideal Candidate Profile

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong financial accounting experience, including month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls

Experience preparing financial information for audit and supporting compliance activities

Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities

Experience using SUN Systems is highly desirable

Charity or not-for-profit sector experience is desirable

Agency reference number: J97313

Location: London

Duration: 3-6 months interim contract, subject to further extension

Pay rate: £350 per day (paid via an Umbrella company)

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in London office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.