Accountant

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

Could you manage the financial processing and reporting of the International Directorate and focus on core accounting duties, including income recognition, reconciliations, donor financial reporting and financial controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance with charity accounting standards?

• Work within established systems to deliver specified outcomes or provide general support within a specialised area of audit control.
• Resolve issues arising from audits and refer serious or contentious issues to the audit program leader.
• 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.

• CIMA/ACCA, part of fully qualified by experience or equivalent qualification.
• 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.
• Adept in providing internal stakeholders with knowledgeable, helpful advice and guidance on financial issues.
• Experience of effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely information.
• Maintenance of organisational and regulatory compliance.
• Experience of challenging assumptions on financial issues where appropriate.

• Flexible working:Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development:A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts:Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
• Wellbeing Support:Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

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At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.