Group Technical Accountant

Group Financial Accountant

Remote - Sussex a minimum of once a quarter

to £51000

An international charity are seeking a Group Financial Accountant to ensure their compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

They are looking for an experienced Technical Accountant to join their supportive and proactive Group Finance Team. The Technical Accountant will ensure compliance with FRS, Charity SORP and other statutory/ regulatory requirements and provide robust accounting advice to internal stakeholders. Key duties will include:

• ensuring and updating new accounting standards
• collaborating with the Governance and Compliance team
• preparing and reviewing FRS and UKGAAP reporting and technical accounting papers
• advising stakeholders in relation to technical accounting issues
• liaising with auditors on technical accounting issues
• interpreting and implementing new FRS developments/ standards
• providing internal and ad-hoc training and advice on technical accounting
• supporting the Group Accounting and Reporting Manager
• liaison with the Governance and Compliance team

Skills and Experience

You will be flexible with the ability to manage change. To succeed in this role you will need:

• ACA accounting qualification, or equivalent
• proven technical knowledge of IFRS accounting standards
• strong technical accounting and writing skills
• solid communication skills and executive presence
• outstanding analytical skills (financial modelling)
• the ability to efficiently give priority to activities and carry out regular functions with little or no supervision
• project management and leadership skills
• experience of working in an environment with remote stakeholders
• the ability to make limited trips to the organisation's Country Offices if required

In return you will enjoy working with one of the UK's largest charities, in a supportive and friendly team. Excellent benefits and remote working (if required) - a minimum of one day a quarter in the Sussex office

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.