Financial Controller

A Charity that supports young people are recruiting for a Financial Controller on an initial 6-month contract to produce the statutory accounts and manage the finance transactions team. The postholder will have to be technically strong with experience overseeing financial controls and managing staff.

Your duties will include:

• Producing the statutory accounts and liaising with external auditors at year end
• Leading the year end process and disclosure notes to the Charity Commission
• Managing the month end close processes and performing balance sheet reconciliation
• Managing the month end timetable
• Responsible for ensuring the trial balance and general ledger is maintained and accurate
• Leading a team of staff including the AP/AR and Banking functions
• Processing partial VAT returns
• Corporation tax reporting
• Improving finance systems and processes

Candidate profile:

• Qualified / Part Qualified / QBE Accountant
• Experience producing statutory accounts
• Experience managing the month end process
• Experience managing finance processing staff
• Experience in the Charity sector (desirable)

Length: 6-month contract with chance to extend

Salary: £52,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Hours: full time

Location: Central London

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days pw in Office

Job Reference: J81178

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.