Financial Accountant

  • Goodman Masson
  • Oct 07, 2025
Contractor Other

Job Description

Financial Accountant 9 Month FTC (with potential to go permanent)
London (Hybrid)

We are representing a leading and highly respected London-based membership body in their search for a qualified Financial Accountant to join their team on a 9-month fixed-term contract, with the strong possibility of a permanent opportunity.

This is an exciting and varied role for an immediately available finance professional, offering exposure to statutory accounting, investments, tax, audit, and strategic projects within a respected professional membership organisation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare accurate statutory accounts under FRS 102 and oversee group consolidations

  • Manage corporation tax and partial exemption VAT reporting, including liaison with HMRC and external stakeholders

  • Prepare reports and returns for the Charity Commission, Companies House, and government agencies

  • Lead on audit management (internal and external), ensuring findings are addressed effectively

  • Oversee month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and journal postings

  • Deliver timely and insightful management reporting, KPIs, and performance metrics to support decision-making

  • Support investment reporting and strategy, ensuring compliance and effective monitoring

  • Implement strong financial controls and foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and resilience

  • Provide clear and accessible financial insight to non-finance stakeholders and mentor junior team members

  • Contribute to risk management, change management, and process improvement initiatives across the organisation

  • Ensure continuous improvement in financial processes, systems (ERP/fintech solutions), and reporting efficiency

Candidate Profile:
  • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with proven experience of FRS 102 in both not-for-profit and commercial environments

  • Experience in group consolidation, VAT (partial exemption), corporation tax, and statutory reporting

  • Skilled in data analysis, financial modelling, trend evaluation, and performance measurement

  • Confident communicator, able to explain complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences

  • Advanced technical skills, including Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools

  • Highly organised with strong planning skills able to build, monitor, and deliver against detailed plans and timetables

  • Immediately available and able to commit to a hybrid role in London