Job Description

The Senior Financial Accountant position will involve the following responsibilities:

• Line manage 1 finance assistant providing support, training and development opportunities.
• Responsible for all the financial accounting activities and financial control monitoring.
• Maintain and develop accounts payable and receivable services.
• Manage all restricted funding and ensure all funds are agreed and utilised in line with business aims.
• Maintain compliance with HRMC gift aid requirements and prepare VAT returns for the organisation.
• Produce and review annual reports and month-end balance sheet reconciliations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Exposure to the preparation of statutory accounts and ideally hands on experience of preparing them yourself. Experience of developing complex spreadsheet models for record keeping and reporting financial information with strong attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a range of audiences. Knowledge and experience of managing VAT, Gift Aid, and tax matters. Experience of working within the charity sector. Technical understanding of Charity SORP.