Financial Controller

Robertson Bell

Posted 16 days ago, valid for a month

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

£60,000 - £90,000 per annum

Full Time

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Want to work for a charity committed to delivering impactful healthcare and supporting medical research? Would you describe yourself as a proactive and dedicated Senior Financial Accountant who could lead a small team? Could you lead on technical accounting activities for a £25m income charity? Read on if so!

In this role the Financial Controller will be responsible for preparing year-end statutory accounts, managing the annual audit process, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory reporting requirements. You will report into the Director of Finance and lead a small team of two.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and deliver high-quality annual accounts for the organisation, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Lead the annual audit process, managing relationships with external auditors and ensuring timely submission of required documentation.
File annual accounts with regulatory bodies such as Companies House and relevant government bodies.
Oversee all tax matters including VAT returns, PAYE, and Corporation Tax returns.
Line manage the Assistant Financial Accountant (Sales Ledger, Bank, & Balance Sheet) and an Accounts Payable Officer.
Collaborate effectively with the finance team and key stakeholders across the organization.
Deputise for the Director of Finance when required.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in an organisation dedicated to healthcare and medical research. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment with two days of office working required from their central London office.

Key Requirements:

CCAB qualified with experience in year-end audit and financial statement preparation.
Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within the charity sector or a complex financial environment.
Strong IT skills including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and databases.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Commitment to personal development and continuous improvement.

Apply now as we are working to a tight turnaround on this opportunity!