Financial accountant

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

• 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.