Accountant Not--Profit

Position: Accountant - (Not-for-Profit)
Job Title:

Accountant (Not-for-Profit)

Location:

Maidenhead
Contract Type:
Permanent

Employer:

Not-for-Profit (International)

Salary: £50,000 to £54,000 per annum base salary

Hybrid working - 2 days a week in office and 3 days from home

Role Overview

This role acts as the lead finance professional for a not‑for‑profit organisation and its associated trading entities, taking ownership of day‑to‑day financial management, statutory reporting, compliance, and strategic financial support. The postholder will work closely with senior stakeholders to provide insight, governance, and financial leadership across the organisation and its international operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

Act as the primary finance contact for the not‑for‑profit organisation and its related commercial entities
Prepare annual statutory accounts for the organisation and all associated entities
Oversee monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis, and ensure remedial action is taken where required
Manage balance sheet integrity, including accruals and prepayments, ensuring all reconciliations (bank, intercompany, and inter‑entity) are completed monthly
Ensure all income streams are accurately recorded and reconciled, including imports from online payment platforms and other third‑party systems
Maintain robust coding and timely posting of all income and expenditure

Governance, Compliance & Controls

Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable accounting standards, not‑for‑profit regulators, and statutory obligations
Act as an authorised signatory across banking arrangements and financial platforms
Maintain and enhance financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
Oversee PCI compliance and associated documentation to ensure standards are maintained
Manage audit relationships and act as the main liaison for both internal and external auditors

Fundraising, Grants & Stakeholder Support

Provide financial business partnering to senior fundraising leadership, offering insight, challenge, and support
Prepare annual budgets and periodic re‑forecasts in collaboration with senior stakeholders
Support the financial aspects of grants, including applications, monitoring, and reporting obligations
Ensure gift‑related tax claims are prepared, submitted, and managed accurately
Work closely with relevant teams on donations, legacy income, and restricted funds

International & Cross‑Entity Activities

Coordinate with overseas finance teams to support the accounting and reporting of international branch operations
Ensure consistent financial processes and compliance across UK and European operations
Support cross‑organisational projects, ensuring financial governance compliance within project management frameworks

Leadership, Systems & Projects

Provide financial leadership and guidance across the organisation despite having no direct reports
Contribute to the wider finance function, providing support as required
Assist in the implementation of new systems, technologies, or process improvements with financial impact
Oversee stock and inventory accounting where applicable

Trustee & Senior Reporting

Prepare and present financial reports for trustee or board‑level meetings
Contribute to organisational policy development and financial decision‑making

Relationship Management & Communication

Confident communicator able to explain financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders
Effective when working with diverse internal and external audiences at varying levels of financial understanding

Skills & Experience Required

Qualifications

CCAB qualified or equivalent professional experience (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Technical Skills

Advanced Excel capability
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including data visualisation and reporting toolsExperience

Experience in a comparable senior finance role within a not‑for‑profit setting
Demonstrated success in driving change, efficiency, and process improvement
Exposure to stock management and trading or retail operations

Experience with reporting across UK & Europe (ideally France & Belgium)
Charity SORP experience/ knowledge

Personal Attributes

Self‑motivated and able to work autonomously
Highly organised, detail‑focused, and able to work under pressure
Collaborative team player with a strong service and stakeholder focus

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