Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant | £50,000-£55,000 pa | International Cultural Organisation | 6 Month FTC | 1 day a week in office | London

This Financial Accountant role is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised cultural organisation during a significant period of finance transformation. With a £10m turnover and an entirely new finance team in place, this position will play a critical role in strengthening controls, leading year-end processes, and ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting. Working closely with the Finance Director and senior stakeholders, you will provide hands-on accounting support across multiple entities, taking ownership of core financial processes while helping to clear historic backlogs and improve systems and controls.

• Lead and manage the year-end close process independently, including preparation of statutory accounts and audit schedules
• Prepare and post journals with appropriate supporting documentation
• Complete bank, balance sheet and control account reconciliations
• Manage month-end processes including cut-offs, accruals and prepayments
• Support and respond to audit queries while maintaining ongoing finance operations
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with financial procedures
• Assist with clearing historic accounting backlogs and resolving legacy issues
• Support reporting requirements for externally funded programmes
• Contribute to process improvements, automation and systems development within a changing finance environment

Person Specification

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Proven experience leading year-end close and managing audits
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent reconciliation and control account experience
• Experience supporting cash to accrual accounting transitions desirable
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with finance systems undergoing change (Xero desirable)
• High attention to detail with strong documentation discipline
• Able to work independently, prioritise effectively and meet strict deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support colleagues in a small, evolving team

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but ambitious finance function that is undergoing restructure and modernisation. The team is newly formed and operating in an environment where systems have developed organically, creating a real opportunity for someone to embed stronger controls, improve processes and make a visible impact from day one. The role is initially a 6 month contract but could well be extended. They are looking for a proactive, technically strong accountant who thrives in hands-on roles and can bring structure and stability during a period of change. Candidates available at short notice are highly desirable. Apply now.