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Senior Accountant

Reed
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Slough, Berkshire SL13XX, England

Salary

£35,000 - £41,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Accountant position offers an annual salary ranging from £35,000 to £41,000 and is located in Slough.
  • This full-time, office-based role involves financial leadership, including general accounting, financial planning, and risk management.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing financial reports, overseeing budgeting, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in financial management and accounting, with a strong understanding of GAAP and charity reporting requirements.
  • Proficiency in financial management software like XERO and excellent organisational skills are also essential for this role.

Accountant

  • Annual Salary: £35000 - £41000
  • Location: Slough
  • Job Type: Full-time, Office-based (1 day at home – may increase in 2025)

Join our team as an Accountant, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring our organisation’s financial health, compliance, and efficient operations. This position involves providing financial leadership across various areas including general accounting, financial planning, risk management, and more.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Prepare and approve financial reporting materials and metrics, including monthly Business Performance Reports, KPIs, Management Accounts, and annual financial reports.
  • Oversee budgeting and the implementation of budgets to monitor efficient spending and implement timely corrective actions as necessary.
  • Ensure financial records and systems comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Charity reporting requirements.
  • Maintain compliance with organisational policies and procedures, ensuring a robust controls environment.
  • Manage cash flow and exchange risk, including proactive working capital management and accurate cash forecasting.
  • Direct all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting.
  • Evaluate business processes, recommend, and implement improvements.
  • Monitor bills, invoicing, donations, and other transactions.
  • Handle various donation platforms and process purchase orders and bills.
  • Complete and check bank reconciliations and monitor restricted fund movements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in financial management and accounting within a similar role.
  • Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Charity reporting requirements.
  • Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance.
  • Proficient in using financial management software like XERO.
  • Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.