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Financial Accountant

City of London Temporary £155 - £190 per day View Job Description
We are seeking a meticulous and dedicated Financial Accountant to ensure our financial operations are accurate, timely, and compliant. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and excellent numerical skills.
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  • Charity organization operations over 90 different countries.
  • Always expanding it's international footprint.

About Our Client

Global charity within the Arts industry

Job Description

Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements and Publishing.As directed complete tasks that contribute to the monthly financial close process.Reconcile general ledger control accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed. Specifically reconcile examination income with cash receipts in the Unit4 ERPx system from over 90 countries, ensuring accuracy across multiple currencies and payment channels.Review monthly payroll journals and ensure payroll data is accurately reconciled.As directed prepare and post monthly accruals and prepayments.Post ad hoc journal entries and corrections.

The Successful Applicant

Part-qualified professional accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)Experience of year end processes and liaising with auditorsExperience of statutory accounts preparation, preferably in the charity sectorExperience of preparing workings for Corporation Tax returns

Knowledge of financial controls and fraud preventionA good working knowledge of statutory accounts, preferably in the charity sectorKnowledge of UK and international VAT/GST and tax complianceProficiency in Microsoft Excel, with a strong working knowledge of the following:Functions (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, IF, CONCATENATE, MATCH, RIGHT/LEFT etc)Pivot tablesWorking with large data sets (1,000+ transactions)Experience of working with other Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook)Experience of working with Unit4 ERPxAbility to prioritise and make decisions using a risk-based approachAbility to foster effective working relationships with external advisers - e.g. auditors, local accountants, tax advisorsAbility to persuade colleagues to adopt good business practice and comply with financial control proceduresExperience of treasury management including cash flow management, foreign exchange transactions and e-banking arrangementsSignificant experience working in a similar financial accounting roleExperience of reconciling control accountsExperience of meeting deadlines without compromising accuracyExperience of delivering services to a high standard and providing information accurately and promptlyAbility to work effectively under pressure and plan own workload to meet deadlinesAbility to be self-motivating and work with limited supervisionStrong organisational skills

What's on Offer

  • An estimated daily salary range of £155.7 - £190.3 GBP.
  • A vibrant and inclusive company culture that values employee development.
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse and dynamic team.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in the heart of London.



We encourage all qualified candidates who are ready to make a significant impact in the recruitment consultancy industry to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Contact
Henry Major
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6533998
Phone number
+442076451443

Job summary

Job function
Finance
Sub Sector
Financial Accountant
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
City of London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Henry Major
Consultant phone
+442076451443
Job reference
JN-092024-6533998