£38,382 pa + Excellent Benefits
Hybrid: London office 60% of the time; home‑based otherwise. 35 hours per week, full‑time, permanent contract.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the financial operations of an organisation dedicated to improving child health across the UK and globally.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support financial accounting, payroll, treasury, taxation and compliance activities across the College and its subsidiary entities. You will help ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data, support statutory reporting and audits, and contribute to continuous improvement across finance systems and processes.
This role is suitable for a part‑qualified accountant looking to further develop experience within a not‑for‑profit or public‑sector environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Support key accounting processes and ensure timely reconciliation of financial ledgers.
* Assist with balance sheet reconciliations (fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, deferred income, investments).
* Support Finance Officers with bank, accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations.
* Assist with internal and external audit processes and preparation of statutory accounts.
* Support accounting processes for subsidiary entities.
* Process monthly payroll and pension submissions accurately and on time.
* Support VAT returns, corporation tax submissions and regulatory reporting requirements.
* Manage company credit cards and cash card reconciliations.
* Support treasury and banking activities, including cash management and liquidity planning.
* Administer finance systems and support finance improvement projects.
* Build effective relationships with colleagues across the College and contribute to process improvements.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Part‑qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent professional accountancy qualification.
* Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in financial accounting or finance operations roles.
* Experience supporting statutory accounting, payroll, pensions, treasury and VAT processes.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate financial information clearly.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using financial systems.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Desirable
* Knowledge of charity accounting and SORP requirements.
* Experience using Business Central or equivalent ERP/financial systems.
* Familiarity with healthcare or public health organisations.
Our values — Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire — shape how we work together. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from candidates with protected characteristics. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are under‑represented at this level of the organisation.
The College operates a flexible hybrid working policy, with colleagues spending approximately 40% of their working time in the office over a four‑week cycle and the remainder working from home.
The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.
Closing date: 31 May 2026.
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