Finance Officer

Red Personnel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

Hybrid working in the office two days a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

Location: London

Immediate start

A leading intergovernmental organisation is looking for a Finance Officer (Year-End) to join its Finance team at its central London headquarters.

Overview

Reporting to the Financial Accountant within the Accounting Centre, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting year-end financial processes. The Accounting Centre oversees general ledger accounting, treasury management, and financial statement preparation for the organisation’s three funds. You’ll be key in assisting with the external audit and ensuring precise financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Manage the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate tracking of depreciation, acquisitions, and disposals.
• Maintain a detailed journal entry record, including recurring transactions and year-end adjustments.
• Calculate and process inter-fund balances for regular settlement.
• Support the year-end audit, preparing working papers, schedules, and supporting documents.
• Assist in compiling financial statements for the organisation’s three funds.
• Respond promptly to external audit queries.
• Generate daily liquidity reports and contribute to cash flow forecasting.
• Monitor and reconcile UK and overseas bank accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely approvals.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent).
• CIMA, ACA, or ACCA qualification (or part-qualified and actively studying).
• Solid experience in finance and year-end processes.
• Strong expertise in balance sheet reconciliations and month-end closures.
• Experience in fixed asset accounting and working with external auditors.
• Familiarity with IPSAS or IFRS (desirable).
• Experience with bank reconciliations, especially foreign currency accounts.
• Knowledge of multi-site and multi-currency reporting (an advantage).
• Proficiency in CODA Financials or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong Excel and IT skills.

If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, apply today!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Non-profit Organizations