Full job descriptionThis is an excellent opportunity for a part or fully qualified accountant to join a leading not-for-profit organisation, taking ownership of financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end processes, and the leadership of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams. You’ll play a key role in strengthening financial controls, driving process improvements, and supporting the organisation’s wider mission through high-quality finance operations.
Client Details
Our client is a large, well-established organisation within the not-for-profit sector, delivering essential services and support to communities across the UK. With a strong focus on social impact and continuous improvement, they offer a collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in supporting their mission and long-term success.
Description
*Lead and oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
*Manage reconciliations, financial controls, and reporting across AP/AR
*Prepare journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly management accounts
*Support month-end and year-end close processes
*Assist with statutory accounts preparation and external audits
*Complete bank reconciliations and support cashflow management
*Support VAT returns and ensure compliance with accounting and charity regulations
*Identify and implement process and system improvements
*Lead, coach, and develop finance team members
*Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation


Profile
You’ll be a proactive finance professional with strong technical accounting skills and experience operating in a complex finance environment.


*Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA or equivalent)
*Financial accounting experience within a large organisation
*Experience managing Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable functions
*Strong knowledge of reconciliations, journals, VAT, month-end and year-end processes
*Previous experience leading or supervising finance staff
*Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
*High attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines


Desirable*Charity sector experience
*Knowledge of Charity SORP
*Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle or similar


Job Offer
*Salary ranging from £46,000 to £48,000, dependent on the level of experience.
*12 month Fixed-term contract based in Birmingham.
*Opportunity to lead and develop finance operations
*Join a well-respected national charity making a real difference
*Birmingham-based role with a collaborative finance team
If you’re interested in this role, apply now.