Interim group financial accountant Full Time NEW

The role

will play a key part in the post-year‑end close, with focus shifting to the July audit and associated preparation during Q2.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support post-year‑end accounting activities
• Prepare and review statutory accounts in line with Charities SORP and FRS
• Take ownership of VAT compliance, including:
• Preparation and review of VAT returns
• Understanding VAT liability of income and activities
• Attribution and apportionment of VAT costs
• Business / non-business and partial exemption calculations
• Capital Goods Scheme considerations
• Support audit planning and delivery for the July audit, including liaison with auditors
• Maintain and review general and nominal ledgers (Oracle Netsuite preferred)
• Review and enhance chart of accounts / coding structures
• Oversee fixed asset register integrity and compliance
• Ensure compliance across VAT, PAYE, corporation tax, Gift Aid claims
• Work effectively with internal stakeholders and national charitable and regulatory bodies

Essential Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / FCA / FCCA)
• Proven charity sector experience – applicants without this cannot be considered
• Strong technical expertise in:
• Charity VAT & partial exemption
• Statutory accounts preparation
• Charities SORP & relevant FRS
• Significant experience preparing VAT returns within a charity environment
• Solid understanding of:
• General & nominal ledgers (Oracle Netsuite desirable)
• Fixed asset registers
• Financial systems, reporting standards and data analysis tools
• Confident operating in a hands‑on interim role, able to add value quickly

The Ideal Candidate

• Immediately or quickly available
• Comfortable working in a complex, regulated charity environment
• Detail‑driven with strong technical judgement
• Pragmatic, collaborative and delivery‑focused

This is an excellent opportunity to support a respected UK charity at a critical point in its financial calendar while making a meaningful impact in a short‑term assignment.