Head of Financial Accounting

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Financial Accounting to join the team in our London office.

As Head of Financial Accounting you will provide strategic and operational financial leadership to create, develop, implement and manage a robust modern financial accounting function.

You will have substantial experience of successfully leading a financial accounting team in a dynamic organisation and be a proactive and visible leader. Educated to degree level, you will have membership of a professional accounting body.

You will have a supportive, collaborative leadership approach, be authoritative and credible with excellent communication and influencing skills.

Your responsibilities

• Deliver the monthly financial records and timely month-end closure to enable the Financial Planning & Analysis team to produce management accounts and reports.

• Prepare and submit all Trading Subsidiary VAT returns in a timely manner.

• Effectively manage the cashflow of the charity and its trading subsidiaries ensuring returns on available funds are maximised.

• Liaise with Staff & Resources on payment of staff pensions and completion of annual pension returns.

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to help ensure the Finance Department is well informed and has a strong voice in the organisation.

Benefits we offer

 In addition to a highly rewarding career, we offer a range of staff benefits, including:

• a unique, experiential induction based in one of our centres
• a structured, year-round performance review process focused on developing you in your current role and exploring opportunities for the future
• a competitive holiday entitlement
• workplace pension with the option to apply to continue NHS pension
• the option to apply for a Bike Loan, Travel Card Loan, Ride to Work scheme and much more.

Read more about our staff benefits.

How to apply

Take a look at the full job description JD Head of Financial Accounting November 2023.pdf

Please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@maggies.org by 30 November 2023 at 12 pm.