Financial Accountant

Salary: £67,300

Closing date: 17 February 2026

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract – end date March 2027

Interview date: 1st stage (w/c 23 February 2026) online/remote

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns and building partnerships.   

We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.

These challenges need the bold science we support, but they won’t be solved by science alone.  

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team on a fixed term contract.

Where in Wellcome will I be working?

As a Financial Accountant at Wellcome, you will be an integral part of the Finance team and will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of Wellcome’s financial records and reports. You will prepare, analyse and interpret financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements, to provide insight into the financial health of the organisation. You will play a crucial role in calculating accounting adjustments, such as journals, accruals and prepayments and offer guidance on financial policies and procedures. You will also collaborate with other departments, providing key insights and advice on financial matters, enabling informed decision making across the organisation.

What will I be doing?

You will be undertaking financial accounting activities to ensure effective financial processes and controls and prepare statutory financial reporting. 

As a Financial Accountant you will:

• Ensure accuracy of Wellcome’s financial records, including preparation and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and accounting adjustments.

• Develop accounting processes and policies, while supporting improvement of financial records management processes and controls.

• Prepare statutory financial reporting, including subsidiary financial statements, group financial disclosures and regulatory financial returns.

• Provide accounting advice on new initiatives and prepare accounting toolkits and training materials for Finance colleagues.

• Manage Treasury Function, including operational cash forecasts, cash flow management, deposits and payment approval.

• Maintain risk and control environment accountability, ensure quality outputs, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture within the organisation.

Is this job for me?

If you possess meticulous attention to detail and a passion for ensuring financial accuracy and integrity with experience in developing streamlined accounting processes and controls, we would love to hear from you. You will thrive in environments that require analysing, reviewing and implementing robust financial control processes, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Your advisory skills, alongside the ability to craft training materials, will support finance colleagues in navigating new initiatives. Furthermore, your enthusiasm for managing operational cash forecasts and maintaining efficient cash flow in the Treasury function will make you a valuable asset in contributing to the organisation's financial stability.

We are looking for somebody who has:

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Strong interpersonal and tactful engagement abilities.

• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.

• Organisational skills to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines.

• Analytical aptitude with meticulous attention to detail.

• Confidence in decision making, with the discernment to escalate when necessary.

• Capability to identify and implement system/process improvements.

To apply for this role please submit an updated CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Minimum Criteria:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or relevant qualification.

• Accounting/Audit experience including financial control processes.

• Experience of investment, charity or grant accounting.

• Analytical review and financial reconciliation experience.

Interview dates: w/c 23 February 2026

You can view the full job description here - Financial Accountant - Final.docx

You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our website.

Our Hybrid Way of Working  

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. We are currently working 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) from our Euston Road offices (as part of our hybrid Ways of Working) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office. 

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do 

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at [email protected]. 

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