Interim Statutory Accountant

An exciting position has arisen for an Interim Statutory Accountant to join the team at a leading international health charity. This is a 6 month fixed-term contract focused on delivering efficient financial and management accounting services, with an emphasis on year-end statutory accounts.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead the preparation of year-end accounts in compliance with Charity SORP regulations
• Coordinate schedules and notes for statutory accounts and year-end audit requirements
• Collaborate with regional and country Finance teams to ensure accurate and complete audit requirements
• Support project and donor audits for country offices
• Consolidate statutory accounts for review and reconcile management accounts
• Assist in implementing audit recommendations, reviewing financial controls, and improving processes
• Support the implementation of the new finance system and contribute to policy development
• Oversee month-end reconciliations, addressing issues, and tracking gaps
• Handle ad-hoc queries on recharges, project income and expenditure
• Assist with reconciliation of budgets and specific areas

Essential candidate criteria:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
• Extensive experience in year-end accounting with strong knowledge of UK statutory reporting and SORP
• Proven experience in Finance roles within the UK not-for-profit sector, ideally in an international organisation

Agency reference number: J86009

Location: London

Length of contract: 6 month fixed term contract          

Salary: up to £50,000 per annum (pro rata)

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (1 day per week in the office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.