Accounting Manager (International Restricted Funds)

About the role

The British Red Cross is looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee accounting processes for restricted funds in its International Directorate. The role ensures accuracy, compliance with accounting standards and process efficiencies, and involves managing a small team. It is based in the UK with a flexible hybrid arrangement (home and office), 28 hours per week, and pays £59,538 to £61,243 per annum pro rata (£47,630 to £48,994 at 28 hours per week), plus ILW if living and working in London.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee accounting for restricted funds, including month and year-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, annual returns and audit queries.
• Oversee management accounts for restricted funds and project accounting in International (excluding emergency appeals) and follow up anomalies before period close.
• Monitor and reconcile international restricted fund accounts in a timely way.
• Recognise income in line with SORP 2026 requirements for the various income streams.
• Manage monthly donor reporting and ensure stakeholders understand their responsibilities before deadlines.
• Reconcile the accounting system (Agresso) with associated systems (PIMS).
• Monitor and report on balance sheet entries such as deferred and accrued income, reporting variances periodically.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
• Significant knowledge of financial reporting standards and Charity SORP.
• Experience advising stakeholders on financial issues and managing staff.
• Experience in charity finance is desirable.

What we offer

• Flexible working: remote and hybrid, flexitime, compressed hours and job sharing.
• 36 days annual leave plus the option to buy extra leave.
• Pension scheme with up to 6% contributory element.
• Recognition platform, discounts through Reward Gateway and Blue Light Card, wellbeing support and learning opportunities.
• Free will writing service and a tax-free lump sum on death in service.