Senior Financial Accountant, Christian Charity, Home Counties – Remote working, c£53-£60k (pro rata)

Senior Financial Accountant, Christian Charity, Home Counties – Remote working, c£53-£60k (pro rata)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified Senior Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW) with a depth of working experience to join this global Christian Charity’s Finance team. In this role, you will be playing a key part in ensuring accurate and timely financial processes for the charity and affiliated entities. Your responsibilities will include supporting monthly and year-end closings, assisting with annual financial statements and audits. You will review and authorize transactions, maintain strong relationships with banks, auditors, and vendors, and support compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. Additionally, you will help oversee insurance matters and provide backup for payroll and treasury. The function provides financial expertise in supporting their worldwide organization with services across Communications, Marketing, People & Culture, Advocacy, IT, Program Management, Finance and Global Research by working in a service-oriented way with teams and colleagues in other countries with Development or Field offices. You will be part of a committed and professional team, working closely with the Head of Finance and other finance experts to ensure their ministry operates with excellence and accountability.

Day-to-day key responsibilities:

Supporting monthly and year-end closing of the accounts of the charity and affiliated entities.

Assisting with reviewing and authorizing financial transactions including staff expenses, bank accounts, and accounts payable.

Supporting regulatory and legal aspects as they arise including tax audits, VAT reviews, chamber of commerce compliance, and initiating updates when necessary.

Maintaining good relations and cooperating with clients such as Dutch banks, external auditors, tax advisors and vendors.

Acting as back-up for the UK, American and Dutch payrolls and treasury functions.

Assisting with the preparation of the annual financial statements discussing these with the Head of Finance and Financial Expert.

You will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or other financial area and/or a professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW) or equivalent. You have at least 8 years’ professional experience in Accounting or a similar role. You are strategic and analytical, with excellent attention to detail. You will be able to quickly adjust to meet the needs of the UK, Dutch, American and other international offices, with excellent influencing and relationship building / building skills. You can demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills in English and are able to communicate effectively across different cultures. There may be an occasional, if rare, need for international travel and be able to work flexible hours. The role requires the post-holder to be a practising & active Christian and as such for this position there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under the UK Equality Act 2010.

Sound interesting? Would you like to know more? We have an annual salary of up to c£60k + benefits available dependent upon depth of experience and a full job description. The role can be fully remote working and is offered initially on a 3-month temporary basis for either 0.8 or full-time, with the good possibility of an extension or becoming permanent in the longer term for the right candidate.  For more information e-mail us or call for an informal chat during the day or to request an out of hours conversation. Ref: MD00482. mike.duggan@landmarkfaith.co.uk 07867334550 / 01494416121