Financial Accountant

The Role

The Financial Accountant will work closely with the Associate Director of Finance and play a key role in supporting the organisation through the delivery of high-quality, accurate, timely and insightful financial information. The role will work closely with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight and guidance and support informed decision-making and strategic planning, while taking ownership of key financial processes and driving performance across multiple entities.

The Financial Accountant will identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen financial controls and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting. Acting as a trusted finance business partner, the role will ensure compliance with relevant financial policies, accounting standards and regulatory requirements, while providing accurate and timely financial information to internal and external stakeholders, funders and regulatory bodies. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent communication and relationship-building skills to provide effective financial support and challenge across the organisation.

Our Ideal Candidate

You will hold a recognised accountancy qualification – CA, CIMA, ACCA, along with;

Demonstrable post-qualification experience in a relevant financial accounting role

Strong understanding of financial accounting and month-end processes

Ability to prepare management accounts and support audit readiness

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

This role is suited to someone with early post-qualification experience in industry looking to progress their career or someone experienced looking for a change in role/company and more variety in their role. The successful candidate will be ambitious, analytical, and eager to contribute to a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

You will bring energy, enthusiasm and integrity and create a positive and inclusive culture within the department.

Interested?

We would love to hear from you. If you have queries on the job and would like to talk these through before applying, please email these through, in the first instance, to [email protected]

Applications must include CV and Cover Letter and should be sent electronically to [email protected] quoting Job Ref. ‘D20/26.SJ’ in the subject heading.

Closing date for application is 30 October 2026 - Interviews to be held in early November.

Please note, we are unfortunately unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pay: £45,413.00-£51,039.00 per year

Application question(s)

If you have a current Right to Work in the UK, please state this in your application.

Work authorisation

* United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person