Accountant

Salary: £44,680 to £47,691 per annum, pro rata (or £31,276 to £33,383 at 24.5hrs per week) Plus ILW if applicable.

Could you, as a qualified Financial Accountant, manage and oversee the financial aspects of an organisation, ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting standards, and providing timely and relevant financial information?

Could you help maintaining the financial health and integrity of the British Red Cross (BRC), supporting strategic decision-making, and meeting regulatory requirements?

• Work within established systems to deliver specified outcomes or provide general support within a specialised area of audit control.
• Maintain and renew a deep knowledge and understanding of the organisation's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, and ensure own work adheres to required standards.
• Collate and analyse data using pre-set tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
• Edit document in line with organisational style guidelines and prepare information for publication.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.

• CIMA/ ACCA, fully qualified, qualified by experience or by equivalent qualification.
• Experienced at producing monthly and year end accounts which are technically correct and to a high level of accuracy.
• Experience of effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely information and helpful advice and guidance on financial issues.
• Maintenance of organisational and regulatory compliance.
• Experience of challenging assumptions on financial issues where appropriate.
• Proven ability to ensure attention to detail and financial integrity.
• In depth knowledge of identifying any risks associated with financial systems, to propose controls or actions to mitigate such risks, and to monitor such controls.

• Flexible working:Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy extra leave.
• Pension Scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Recognition Platform:Managers can reward great work with retail vouchers.
• Discounts:Discounts through our Reward Gateway, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more.
• Wellbeing Support:Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Learning & Development:A range of career and learning opportunities.
• Will Writing Service:Access to a free will writing service.
• Death in Service: A tax-free lump sum paid to your beneficiary in the event of your death.
• Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to champion inclusion as a Disability Confident employer across our UK-based roles and as a Carers Confident Employer.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.