Group Financial Accountant

Defour Partnership is working closely with an award winning National Social Care Charity recruiting for a Group Financial Accountant.

Would you like to work for a Not for Profit National Charity with a turnover of over 150 million pounds, in a values driven environment, working with great colleagues and knowing the work you do makes an impact and difference to peoples lives? We are welcoming applications from candidates from all sectors who are at finalist stage or are qualified accountants with proven technical ability for the opportunity to work for an amazing charity during an exciting journey of growth and transformation

Role
This is a brand new role opening within the Finance Team. The role responsibility ensures the accuracy and integrity of charity financial reporting. This role prepares statutory financial reports for the group, ensuring compliance with regulations and manages the internal financial controls for the Finance department. The role collaborates with the wider organisation to gather financial data which informs best practice to enhance financial controls.

Benefits

Salary: £40,000 – £43,000 per annum plus benefits
Flexibility! You can work your full time hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend, or work over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments.
Remote Working! Do you want to work from home? Or do you prefer being in an office? With this role you have the option of hybrid working from home or from their head office in Widnes – or a blend between the two!
Benefits: retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through their benefits app.
Development: They will work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. They are passionate about developing their people!
Support: From Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life.

Skills Knowledge and Experience

• ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA Qualified or Finalist
• Significant experience in financial accounting, audit, or related roles, preferably within the charitable sector.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance requirements for charities.
• Experience in financial accounting, consolidation, and reporting, preferably in a group structure.
• Experience in M&A accounting with complex reporting requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide insights.
• Excellent Excel skills.

Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.

For more details and to chat about it please contact Joanne Diver or apply with your CV online today.