Job Description
£55,000 – £65000 per annum – Potential Day Rate available
Central London (Fantastic Office) | Hybrid Working | 6 Month Contract
A prestigious professional membership organisation is seeking an ambitious and technically skilled Deputy Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This is a senior opportunity for a qualified accountant with a strong foundation in financial reporting, controls, and charity accounting to play a strategic role in a complex and values-driven environment.
Working closely with the Head of Financial Control & Accounting Compliance, the Deputy Financial Accountant will lead on statutory reporting, oversee key elements of financial control, and manage a small team to deliver high-quality financial services across the organisation — including group accounts, subsidiary activity, research funding, and income recognition.
This role is ideal for someone looking to step up into a senior finance leadership position with real scope for progression in the near future.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the preparation of group and subsidiary financial statements in line with Charity SORP and UK GAAP
* Manage complex accounting areas, including trading subsidiaries, investment property, grants, and research awards
* Provide technical oversight of income recognition processes
* Supervise and develop a small team, including a Financial Accounting Analyst and AP Executive
* Lead the production of audit schedules and act as a key contact for external auditors
* Support tax compliance and financial returns (e.g., corporation tax, ONS
What We're Looking For:
* CCAB-qualified accountant with substantial post-qualification experience
* Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and control, ideally with charity sector or audit background
* Hands-on experience producing statutory accounts and working with external auditors
* Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
* Skilled in Excel and familiar with financial systems (SUN/Q&A desirable)
* Confident communicator with experience leading or mentoring others
Why Join?
* Excellent pension scheme and benefits package
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays + 4 xmas days
* Hybrid working model, typically 1 days in a fantastic Central London office
* Opportunity to shape a high-performing finance function
* A values-led, collaborative culture with a clear focus on public benefit
* Genuine progression opportunity into a more senior role in the near future
If you’re a technically strong finance professional with a passion for purpose-driven work and ready to take on a broader leadership remit — we’d love to hear from you.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early interest is encouraged.