Financial Accounting Officer

Venn Group is delighted to be working with a large faith-based charity to recruit a Financial Accounting Officer for an 18 month interim contract. This role will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate period-end processes, ledger reconciliations, and payment management to support reliable reporting and statutory compliance.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Maintain accurate ledgers and ensure compliance within a strong internal control environment
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, manage fixed assets, and resolve general ledger discrepancies
• Lead period-end processes including journal uploads, ledger close, intercompany reconciliations, and collaboration across departments to meet deadlines
• Manage banking and cash operations, including payments, bank reconciliations, daily cash flow monitoring, and administration of bank accounts
• Assist in statutory reporting and compliance, including submissions to Companies House and Charity Commission, and maintain legacy income records
• Drive continuous improvement through process reviews, guidance manual updates, and resolving finance queries efficiently
• Provide finance training and support to non-finance staff to enhance financial literacy and promote adherence to control procedures
• Collaborate closely with finance teams and auditors, providing accurate information and covering roles as needed to deliver a high-quality finance service

Ideal candidate profile:

• AAT qualified or working towards qualification
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting adjustments
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to handle large data sets efficiently, build reports, and perform detailed analysis
• Experience with month-end and year-end financial processes

Agency reference number: J88024

Location: Central London

Duration: 18 month fixed term contract

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in the 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.