Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant – 9 Month FTC (with potential to go permanent)
London (Hybrid) 

We are representing a leading and highly respected London-based membership body in their search for a qualified Financial Accountant to join their team on a 9-month fixed-term contract, with the strong possibility of a permanent opportunity.

This is an exciting and varied role for an immediately available finance professional, offering exposure to statutory accounting, investments, tax, audit, and strategic projects within a respected professional membership organisation.

• Prepare accurate statutory accounts under FRS 102 and oversee group consolidations

• Manage corporation tax and partial exemption VAT reporting, including liaison with HMRC and external stakeholders

• Prepare reports and returns for the Charity Commission, Companies House, and government agencies

• Lead on audit management (internal and external), ensuring findings are addressed effectively

• Oversee month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and journal postings

• Deliver timely and insightful management reporting, KPIs, and performance metrics to support decision-making

• Support investment reporting and strategy, ensuring compliance and effective monitoring

• Implement strong financial controls and foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and resilience

• Provide clear and accessible financial insight to non-finance stakeholders and mentor junior team members

• Contribute to risk management, change management, and process improvement initiatives across the organisation

• Ensure continuous improvement in financial processes, systems (ERP/fintech solutions), and reporting efficiency

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with proven experience of FRS 102 in both not-for-profit and commercial environments

• Experience in group consolidation, VAT (partial exemption), corporation tax, and statutory reporting

• Skilled in data analysis, financial modelling, trend evaluation, and performance measurement

• Confident communicator, able to explain complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences

• Advanced technical skills, including Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools

• Highly organised with strong planning skills – able to build, monitor, and deliver against detailed plans and timetables

• Immediately available and able to commit to a hybrid role in London