Group Financial Accounting Manager

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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    London

  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time

  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified

  • Industry

    Charities & Not For Profit

  • Pay

    £78,500 - £83,500, plus final salary pension

  • Closing date

    25 Nov 2025
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Leading financial accounting, statutory reporting, and group consolidation. Offers fantastic benefits.

The Organisation
On behalf of a leading UK membership organisation in the not-for-profit sector, we are recruiting for a Head of Financial Accounting. This organisation represents over a million members and operates with an annual income exceeding £200 million. It has a complex financial structure with multiple entities and funds, making this a challenging and rewarding role for an experienced finance professional.

The Job
As Head of Financial Accounting, you will take ownership of the organisation’s financial accounting function. This is a newly created role due to the need for extra headcount and organisational support from the finance team. This organisation does have some historical issues with their financial accounting, meaning there is a backlog and a need to improve processes. There is also a current reliance on Excel, which they would like to change with plans in place for a new system implementation. The complexity of the organisation and the situation mean the incoming person will have the opportunity to have a big impact.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Preparing statutory accounts and regulatory returns for the organisation and its subsidiaries.
  • Managing group consolidation schedules and reporting.
  • Acting as the main liaison with external auditors and regulators.
  • Leading a project to insource financial accounting functions currently outsourced.
  • Driving improvements in financial accounting policies and processes.
  • Advising senior leadership on technical accounting matters.
  • Potentially managing 1–2 team members.
This is a high-profile role within the finance team, reporting to the Deputy Finance Director and contributing to the organisation’s financial governance.

The Person
We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA/FCA preferred) with:
  • Significant experience in financial accounting within a large, complex organisation.
  • Expertise in preparing full financial accounts and statutory filings.
  • Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and group consolidations.
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, power queries, data models).
  • Experience managing projects such as insourcing or systems change.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Knowledge of MS Business Central or Caseware is desirable.
What’s in it for You?
  • Salary: £78,516, rising to £83,651 after one year.
  • Benefits:
    • Outstanding final salary pension scheme.
    • 36 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
    • Work-life balance includes a 34-hour working week.
    • Wellbeing allowances, salary sacrifice schemes (bike, childcare), season ticket loans.
    • Enhanced family-friendly policies.
  • Location: Central London office with hybrid working options and excellent transport links.

Interested? Apply today or contact me at Hays for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

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