Financial accountant

Michael Page • Temporary • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £46k - £48k / year • 2d ago

This is an excellent opportunity for a part or fully qualified accountant to join a leading not-for-profit organisation, taking ownership of financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end processes, and the leadership of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams. You'll play a key role in strengthening financial controls, driving process improvements, and supporting the organisation's wider mission through high-quality finance operations.

Client Details

Our client is a large, well-established organisation within the not-for-profit sector, delivering essential services and support to communities across the UK. With a strong focus on social impact and continuous improvement, they offer a collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in supporting their mission and long-term success.

Description

Lead and oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
Manage reconciliations, financial controls, and reporting across AP/AR
Prepare journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly management accounts
Support month-end and year-end close processes
Assist with statutory accounts preparation and external audits
Complete bank reconciliations and support cashflow management
Support VAT returns and ensure compliance with accounting and charity regulations
Identify and implement process and system improvements
Lead, coach, and develop finance team members
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation

Profile

You'll be a proactive finance professional with strong technical accounting skills and experience operating in a complex finance environment.

Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA or equivalent)
Financial accounting experience within a large organisation
Experience managing Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable functions
Strong knowledge of reconciliations, journals, VAT, month-end and year-end processes
Previous experience leading or supervising finance staff
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
High attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines

Desirable

Charity sector experience
Knowledge of Charity SORP
Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle or similar

Job Offer

Salary ranging from £46,000 to £48,000, dependent on the level of experience.
12 month Fixed-term contract based in Birmingham.
Opportunity to lead and develop finance operations
Join a well-respected national charity making a real difference
Birmingham-based role with a collaborative finance team

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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