We're pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.
Parkinson s UK is the UK s leading charity for people with Parkinson s. We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson s, both now and in the future.
The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we re now ready to start our exciting new chapter.
We ve been working to get ourselves in the best shape to deliver that progress over the next few years, and we re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of relentless doers. To hear more about these exciting new changes and how you can play your part in our story, click Apply to hear from Ben Clarkson, Chief Finance and Operating Officer.
About the role
You ll lead the production of Annual Accounts for the Charity and its subsidiaries and oversee the wider Financial Accounting Team. You ll also deputise for the Head of Financial Operations and contribute to Finance Transformation initiative.
As a subject matter expert, you will advise on technical accounting, tax, and internal controls and liaise with auditors and advisors. Additionally, you will be responsible for driving process improvements through the effective use of data and digital tools across the organisation, with the goal of enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
What you ll do
* Accountable for the efficient and accurate production of the Annual Accounts, acting as a key contact to the Auditors and Governance Team
* Continuously develop and keep up-to-date with current regulations to act as subject matter expert on tax, audit and technical accounting queries
* Coach and provide expert advice to the Finance Management team
* Ensure that the charity meets internal and external reporting targets such as VAT returns, Gift Aid Returns, etc
What you ll bring
* A CCAB qualified accountant with excellent technical financial accounting skills
* Proven experience of audit or of leading the Annual Accounts production and producing consolidated statutory accounts and coordinating with auditors and other stakeholders
* Strong interpersonal skills to engage with a wide variety of diverse stakeholders, with an engaging communication style, with the ability to bring others with you and influence outcomes
* Extensive knowledge of Charity SORP and VAT including Partial Exemption
If this opportunity sounds like you, we d love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria marked with an A of the what you ll bring section of the job description.
Anyone can get Parkinson s. It s vital that the people who work for Parkinson s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.