We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Financial Accountant:
- Support the Senior Financial Accountant to manage financial processing for the organisation
- Support the development and implementation of financial controls and system improvements
- Maintain and reconcile the balance sheet, ensuring that ledgers are complete and accurate
- Support the year-end closedown process and the annual statutory audit
About the Finance team:
The Finance team has 22 staff, and within this the Operational Finance team has 15 staff, consisting of the Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Systems, Payroll and Branch Finance teams. The Financial Accountant works with the Senior Financial Accountant on all Financial Accounting processes, and supports the Accounts Payable and Systems teams.
What we’re looking for in our Financial Accountant:
- Fully qualified AAT, or part/fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
- Experience of working within the charity sector
- Experience of managing a balance sheet
- Experience of financial controls and reconciliations in a medium or large organisation
- Experience of statutory audit processes and statutory accounts production
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
- Knowledge of Microsoft programs including Excel (lookup formulae, SUMIF, MATCH, pivot tables etc), Outlook and Word
What we can offer you:
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind
- Health and wellbeing support to help you stay well while working remotely
- Flexible working options to support a healthy work–life balance
- Ongoing learning and development to help you build your skills and grow your career
- Financial wellbeing support, including access to Salary Finance
- Additional support such as eye care vouchers and confidential employee advice services
- Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet’s health
Virtual interview date: w/c 21st September 2026 (subject to change)
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. anonymised application form
2. virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please eail recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.
Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.
We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation - where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals' experience and can reach and partner all areas of society - is crucial if we're to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
There’s a place for everyone at Cats Protection and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.
Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.