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Financial Accountant

British Heart Foundation, Wolverhampton

Financial Accountant

£57000-£60000

British Heart Foundation, Wolverhampton

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 5 Aug | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: d4c6642e18444c1396450016a03bcdd1

Location ref: Wolverhampton

Full Job Description

  • Are you a CCAB qualified accountant with a passion for making a difference?
    • We have a 6-month opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance team, backfilling a team member and supporting the delivery of several organisational projects and initiatives, As a Senior Financial Accountant, you'll work closely with the Financial Accountancy Manager and team to provide technical accounting support. You'll work in a variety of areas covering our balance sheet and statement of financial activities, which could include charity or commercial income recognition, investments, cashflow, VAT, reconciliations and support various finance projects across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: + Complex technical accounting and balance sheet reconciliations. + Contributing to financial control functions, including supplier payments and month-end processes. + Providing technical advice to non-finance staff and support BHF project activities. + Supporting with our finance systems transformation project. + Supporting with the interim external audit. + Ad hoc support as required such as quarterly VAT preparation and SORP 2026 transition work., Our recruitment processes are fair, accessible, and inclusive. BHF use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey. We support responsible use of AI to help shape your application. By applying for a role at BHF, you confirm that your application is authentic and reflects your own skills and experience, to ensure everyone is assessed fairly. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us. Our recruitment process requires successful candidates to consent to a Basic DBS check and any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check being completed.


  • We are looking for a CCAB or equivalent qualified accountant. You'll have relevant experience in the not-for-profit sector, including knowledge of Charity SORP and charity tax. You'll be a proficient user of accounting systems and possess strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
    • To be successful in this role you'll: + be a CCAB or equivalent qualified accountant + be intellectually curious with strong analytical skills and advanced MS Excel knowledge + be a problem solver and work well under pressure + work well independently and as part of a team + be resilient and able to prioritise in a demanding and changing environment + have great relationship building skills and strong communication skills Experience with Dynamics 365 F&O, professional practice and/or audit would be advantageous but is not essential.

    Belonging at BHF BHF values the diversity of our communities and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. By fostering a culture of inclusion, we believe we are better equipped to achieve our mission of helping people have a healthier heart for longer. To hear from our people, check out Belonging at BHF. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we've helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We're investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer. Benefits and development: At BHF, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support our colleagues' wellbeing and professional growth. To find out more about our benefits you can download the Benefits document at the bottom of this page or check out our Benefits and Development pages. Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage. Interview process The interview process will consist of two stages. First stage interviews will be held over MS Teams on Thursday 20th of August. For those successful, there will be second stage interviews either in-person at our London Office (NW1 7AW) or via MS Teams on Thursday 27th of August.

    Hybrid - London office & home All Locations is a required field
  • Vacancy typeVacancy type:
    • Fixed Term Contract
  • SalarySalary:
    • £57,000 - £60,000 p/a + benefits
  • Hours Per WeekHours per week:
    • 35

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https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/financial-accountant-127149700

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