Financial Accounting Manager Taunton £75,000 plus £5k car allowance and 5% pension plus BUPA
Job Purpose
The Financial Accounting Manager is accountable for the accuracy, integrity and compliance of the
organisation’s financial records and statutory reporting, and for the effective operation of Accounts
Payable and Accounts Receivable.
A key part of the role is delivering a clean and timely month-end close, providing a reliable actuals baseline for management reporting and financial planning.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Control
* Lead the month-end close process and produce the final trial balance
* Maintain balance sheet integrity and ensure strong financial controls
* Lead preparation of statutory accounts and manage the audit process
* Own accounting policies and ensure compliance.
Transactional Finance
* Lead and manage the AP and AR teams
* Ensure timely supplier payments, income processing, and effective credit control
* Maintain robust controls across all transactional processes
Working Relationships
* Management Accounting – provides final, agreed actuals.
* FP&A – provides actuals baseline for forecasting and modelling.
Scope of Role
This role focuses on financial control and reporting. It does not include:
* Producing management accounts commentary
* Lead budgets, forecasts, or scenario planning
* Business partnering with services on performance
About You
You are a technically strong, detail-oriented finance professional with experience in financial accounting, ideally within a complex, multi-entity environment. Experience in the UK not-for-profit or care sector is advantageous.
Comfortable working in a regulated environment, you have experience preparing consolidated accounts, managing month-end and year-end processes, and supporting external audits. You understand the importance of stewardship of charitable or public funds and take pride in maintaining high standards of financial integrity and governance. You are proactive and collaborative,
Qualifications & Skills
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
* Fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)
* Strong knowledge of accounting standards (desirable)
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