Harris Hill is recruiting for a Financial Controller to work for this well-established charity based in Northwest London (Hybrid)
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- Title: Financial Controller
- Reporting to: Director of Finance & Resources
- Management: 1 Finance staff
- Salary: £55.000pa - £60.000pa
- Hybrid working: A minimum of 3 days a week is required in their offices in Northwest London
- Qualification: You must be a Fully Qualified Accountant for this role
THIS IS AN URGENT POSITION WITH INTERVIEWS OFFERED NEXT WEEK
The Role
- As the Financial Controller, you will run the day-to-day financial operations, taking ownership of transactional accounting and month-end reconciliations. You’ll maintain the general ledger, ensure data integrity across systems, and manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control functions.
- The role involves coordinating payroll, preparing management accounts and VAT returns, supporting budget preparation and assisting with year-end accounts and internal and external audits.
- You’ll also manage the Finance Manager and play a key role in the organisation’s financial stability and operational success.
Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification).
- Proven experience managing the month-end close and preparing management accounts.
- High-level Excel proficiency and ability to work with financial data confidently.
- Experience with accounting software (Xero experience is advantageous).
- Proactive self-starter with strong attention to detail and accuracy. xwzovoh
- Experience in the charity sector, including technical expertise in Charity SORP is advantageous.