Financial Accounting & Control Manager

A leading UK charity is seeking a Financial Accounting & Control Manager to join its Finance & Procurement team on a permanent basis. This organisation is nationally recognised for its work supporting vulnerable children and young people, with a long-standing commitment to safeguarding, advocacy and service delivery across the UK.

The Financial Accounting & Control Manager will report to the Head of Central Finance and lead a team of four. The role will have oversight of primary ledgers, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory accounts production, tax compliance and treasury management. You will play a key role in ensuring robust financial control, technical compliance and the effective operation of core finance processes, while acting as a trusted advisor to colleagues across the organisation.

The organisation

Driven by a clear social purpose, this charity works across campaigning, research and frontline services to create lasting change. Its work spans education, family support and therapeutic services, alongside nationally recognised helplines offering advice and guidance to both young people and adults. The organisation has helped improve outcomes for millions of children and continues to strive towards its long-term mission of preventing harm and neglect.

The key duties of this Financial Accounting & Control Manager will be:

• Lead the production of consolidated statutory accounts for the group and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with SORP and relevant accounting standards
• Implement, monitor and enforce internal financial controls to protect the integrity of financial reporting
• Manage VAT, direct tax and corporate tax compliance, including planning, returns and liaison with HMRC
• Oversee cashflow monitoring and treasury management, including banking and investment relationships
• Review and improve financial processes, documenting procedures and ensuring consistent application
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting
• Lead, develop and support a team of Financial Accountants and Finance Officers

The successful candidate will be:

• CCAB qualified, with experience working in a complex financial environment
• Experienced in producing consolidated statutory accounts and managing external audits
• Confident in designing and enforcing strong financial controls
• An experienced people manager, able to develop and motivate a small team
• Detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders
• Proactive and improvement-focused, with a track record of strengthening processes and compliance

This is an opportunity to join an influential organisation where your technical expertise will directly support meaningful social impact.

The role is based near Liverpool Street, with two days per week in the office and the remainder worked remotely. The salary on offer is £53,623 to £62,629, plus £3,366 London Weighting Allowance. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.