Financial Accountant

Goodman Masson are partnered with The Scouts Association to recruit for their new Financial Accountant.

The Scouts are a national UK charity that actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the recording and reviewing of financial data and produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports including statutory accounts.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Manage the month end and year end close process
• Develop and produce monthly financial reports including a monthly cash flow, cash analysis and balance sheet
• Take ownership of Balance Sheet including reconciliations, intercompany and robust financial controls
• Manage the year end audit with the Financial Controller
• Assist with the preparation of the annual statutory accounts
• Ensure compliance with external laws, tax obligations and regulations
• Develop and maintain relationships and knowledge with external experts on financial reporting
• Support the production of revenue, capital and cash budgets and forecasts
• Provide support, advice and guidance to enable the wider organisation to understand their finances
• Assist with short and long-term cash flow, working with the FP&A Manager

Essentials:

• CCAB qualified accountant
• Experience within the charity/non-profit sector or experience auditing charities
• Strong financial accounting/technical experience
• Strong communication skills

Salary is £55,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits.

Deadline for applications is 24th January. Please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.