Financial Accountant

London Permanent £45,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
This position is for an experienced Financial Accountant in the not-for-profit sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Accounting & Finance team based in the Clapham/Balham area.
  • Permanent financial accountant position at a School in South West London
  • Excellent progression and level of responsibility in the role

About Our Client

Our client is a recognised entity within the education industry. With a considerable size, they have established a strong presence and reputation for their notable commitment to their cause.

Job Description

  • To perform monthly balance sheet and control account reconciliations.
  • To accurately post income and perform monthly reconciliations of the Trust's central bank account, including supporting academy finance staff to reconcile their transactions.
  • To update and manage the prepayments and accruals schedules on a monthly basis.
  • To prepare the Central Trust transactions including intercompany transactions and recharges.
  • To prepare the monthly trial balance, balance sheet and cashflow forecast.
  • Prepare and submit the VAT returns



The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Accountant should have:

  • Proven working experience as a Financial Accountant.
  • Advanced degree in Accounting.
  • CPA or CMA preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
  • Experience with creating financial statements.
  • Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary in the range of £45000 - £55000 per annum.
  • 5 days on-site work with potential for flexible working.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • The opportunity to make a real difference within the education sector.



This position offers the right candidate a unique opportunity to further their career in the not-for-profit sector in Balham. If this sounds like the

Contact
Daniel Page
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6518802
Phone number
+44 207 645 1416

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daniel Page
Consultant phone
+44 207 645 1416
Job reference
JN-082024-6518802