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Job - Financial Accountant - 12 Month Maternity Cover | Robertson Bell close Financial Accountant - 12 Month Maternity Cover Location: London, Greater London Sector: Charity Date Posted: 06/07/2026 Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per year Specialism: Finance Ref: RB44245 Are you a technically strong Financial Accountant with previous charity sector experience? Do you have a solid understanding of charity accounting, fund accounting and the Charities SORP? Are you looking to join a large charity where you can make an immediate impact during a key period? A large charity is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract , covering a period of maternity leave. Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls, ensuring statutory compliance and supporting the delivery of high-quality financial reporting. Please note: prior charity sector experience is essential for this position. The key responsibilities of the Financial Accountant are: • Preparing accurate balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring the integrity of the organisation's financial records. • Managing cash flow and treasury activities, monitoring liquidity and supporting effective cash management. • Preparing and posting complex journals as part of the month-end and year-end close processes. • Producing and submitting quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. • Supporting the year-end statutory accounts process by preparing audit schedules, liaising with external auditors and ensuring a smooth audit process. • Maintaining and enhancing finance policies, procedures and internal controls to promote best practice across the finance function. • Providing technical accounting support and contributing to the continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting. • Working collaboratively with colleagues across finance to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality financial information. The successful candidate will have: • Essential: Previous charity sector experience, including a strong understanding of fund accounting and the Charities SORP. • A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or be nearing qualification with no more than two examinations remaining. • Previous experience within a Financial Accountant role or an external audit role with significant exposure to charity clients. • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting and VAT. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across finance and the wider organisation. • A proactive approach, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to join a large charity and play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial reporting during an important period for the organisation.