Financial Accountant

ABOUT THE POSITION – FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT We are recruiting for this exceptional Senior Financial Accounting position in a highly successful, innovative and growing wonderful arts & culture Charity. This is a unique opportunity for the right person: Hybrid working & Flexible hours, including 1 Day a week in office - With hybrid working and flexible hours, the charity is open to the position being for 4 or 5 days per week. You are expected to be in the office one day per week. Vibrant central London offices - Based in a vibrant music, theatre and arts complex in central London. THE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES The small finance team also includes a finance assistant and you will be working closely with the highly supportive head of finance and both of you reporting to the charity CEO. The role is wide ranging and well supported by the head of finance, from managing transactions through to preparation of annual accounts and interaction with senior management. Responsibilities include:

• preparing annual accounts and coordinating the external audit;
• Input to preparing VAT returns and other relevant tax submissions;
• managing day-to-day transactions and maintaining accurate accounting records;
• Other relevant administration, payroll management and duties to help progress the charity and support the finance area.
• Assisting in developing the finance area across systems, processes and financial controls. THE CANDIDATE Candidates may come from practice, industry or the charity / not for profit sectors. You should be qualified or finalist stage with several or more years' experience and broad financial accounting experience. You should be quick on the uptake, able to take ownership and responsibility.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a unique open and supportive growth charity with a culture of trust. They are well funded from innovative revenue activities including an international perspective. Salary range is to £52,000 with pension, benefits. There is considerable opportunity for development and progression. Additionally you will interact and receive mentoring if you wish from highly accomplished members of the board and finance committee. The salary range is a guide.