Charity Accountant

Location
:
Maidenhead, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office
Contract Type
:
Permanent
Salary
: £54,000 per annum
Hours
:
Full Time, 37 hours per week, Mon – Fri

We are seeking a Charity Accountant to take ownership of all financial aspects of CWGF and Trading Company, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, Charity Commission regulations, and financial best practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic, evolving organisation where your expertise will make a real impact.

As part of the Commission’s Headquarters (HQ) finance team, you will also provide financial support to HQ, contributing to a range of finance‑related activities and projects.

• Financial Management – Oversee financial operations for both CWGF and Trading Company, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
• Compliance & Reporting – Ensure adherence to charity accounting regulations and reporting requirements, producing financial statements and reports in line with the Charity Commission’s guidelines.
• Budgeting & Forecasting – Prepare budgets and forecasts to support strategic decision‑making.
• Fundraising & Grants – Support the management of income streams, including donations, grants, and trading activities, ensuring proper financial oversight.
• Audit & Governance – Work closely with auditors, trustees, and senior management to ensure strong financial governance and controls.

If you are a qualified accountant and have experience in a similar role we’d love to hear from you.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of service members who died in the two World Wars. The work of the commission is not only out on the field, but in our head office too, which contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) is the charitable arm of the CWGC. The CWGF highlights the work of the CWGC through projects that engage new audiences and find innovative ways to involve the community – through education and outreach, voluntary activity, arts and heritage projects, local research and partnership working.

• 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30
• Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 10%
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes

Apply via our Career Portal by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button. As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.

We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.