Senior Accountant

Job role: Senior Accountant Salary: £63,900 per annum Location: Remote with occasional travel to London Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent

Help shape the future of a growing professional membership organisation

We are seeking a technically strong Senior Accountant to join a respected UK professional body and educational charity at an exciting stage in its development.

With a growing membership base, expanding operations and ambitious plans, the organisation is establishing its own dedicated finance function. This newly created team will play a crucial role in supporting strategic decision-making, strengthening financial controls and ensuring the organisation continues to deliver excellent services to its members and stakeholders. The organisation operates a remote-first model and prides itself on being collaborative, supportive and values-led, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality services.

As the Senior Accountant, you will

Lead the monthly management accounts process

Own balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls

Support the preparation of statutory accounts and annual audits

Manage UK and international VAT reporting

Produce budgets, forecasts and cashflow projections

Provide financial analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders

Develop and improve finance processes, reporting templates and controls

Support and mentor a Finance Officer within a small finance tea

Work closely with budget holders and senior leaders to provide financial insight that supports informed decision-making

What we're looking for

Qualified Accountant (ACCA or CIMA)

Strong understanding of FRS 102 and the Charities SORP

Significant experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector

Significant experience in financial accounting and management reporting

Strong statutory accounts and audit experience

Excellent balance sheet reconciliation skills

Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns

Advanced Excel skills, including working with and analysing large data sets

Strong general ledger knowledge

Why join?

Opportunity to help shape a newly established finance function

Remote-first working environment with flexibility

Collaborative and supportive culture

Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership

10% employer pension contribution

Income protection cover

Life assurance

Personal accident insurance

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance option

Employee assistance and wellbeing support

Ongoing professional development opportunities

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.