Financial Accountant – Not‑for‑profit (Birmingham)

About the role

Support senior finance colleagues and stakeholders across a Birmingham‑based not‑for‑profit organisation by delivering high‑quality financial reporting, managing month‑end and year‑end processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and charity regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, journals and reconciliations.
• Coordinate month‑end and year‑end close activities.
• Maintain key balance‑sheet and control accounts.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, charity regulations and internal financial controls.
• Complete and review bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with treasury activities.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial systems and data.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and financial reporting.
• Support the development and effective use of finance systems.
• Provide line‑management, coaching and support to direct reports and help develop a high‑performing finance team.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a financial accounting role within a large organisation or charity.
• Proven experience of month‑end and year‑end processes, journal preparation, VAT returns, bank reconciliations and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Experience using and developing financial systems, processes and controls.
• Experience supervising or managing finance staff.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.

Required skills

• Excel
• Financial accounting software / financial systems
• VAT return preparation
• Bank reconciliation

What we offer

• Salary between £46,000 and £50,600, dependent on experience.
• Access to a pension scheme.
• Fixed‑term contract with a meaningful role in the not‑for‑profit sector.