Interim - Senior Financial Controller

Interim Senior Financial Accountant

London Hybrid Working

£400-500 a day

We are recruiting an experienced Interim Senior Financial Accountant to join a leading cultural and charitable organisation for an initial 9-month maternity cover

This role will support the finance function through a key reporting period, taking responsibility for statutory reporting, audit management, technical accounting matters and helping the organisation prepare for upcoming Charity SORP changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and annual financial statements.
• Manage the year-end audit process and relationships with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with Charity SORP, FRS102 and relevant accounting standards.
• Provide technical accounting advice across the organisation.
• Support planning and implementation of forthcoming Charity SORP developments.
• Review and strengthen financial controls, reconciliation processes and reporting frameworks.
• Assist with governance and compliance reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders across finance and the wider business.

About You

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant.
• Strong technical financial accounting and reporting experience.
• Experience within a museum, gallery, heritage, arts, education, charity or not-for-profit organisation would be highly desirable.
• Candidates making a move from audit are also encouraged to apply, particularly where they have significant charity or not-for-profit client exposure.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits.
• Strong understanding of Charity SORP and financial reporting requirements.
• Able to hit the ground running and operate effectively in an interim capacity.