Senior Accountant

Job Purpose 

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for all elements of financial and management reporting across ATT. They will prepare the monthly management accounts and have full ownership of the balance sheet accounts including reconciliations and VAT returns for the UK and several international jurisdictions. They will produce monthly management information inclusive of variance analysis to support budget holders and the wider organisation in decision making.

The scope of the role includes all elements of the finance function including internal reporting, financial controls, control account reconciliation, cash management, statutory reporting and audit.

About the Organisation

We are a reputable professional membership and education organisation with a strong and growing community of over 10,000 members and turnover of approximately £4m. Operating within a purpose-driven environment, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining robust financial governance and transparency.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to play a pivotal role within a small but high-impact finance team. Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer, you will take ownership of financial and management reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of insights that support strategic decision-making across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys a broad, hands-on role with exposure to senior stakeholders, financial planning, and audit.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring accurate recording of income and expenditure
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
• Maintain full ownership of the balance sheet, including monthly reconciliations
• Manage accruals, prepayments, deferred income, and journal postings
• Produce consolidated monthly reporting packs for senior leadership

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process across departments
• Work with stakeholders to deliver financial forecasts (Q1, Q2 and beyond)
• Provide insightful analysis on budget vs actuals and forecast movements
• Produce rolling 12-month cashflow forecasts

Audit & Statutory Reporting

• Support the preparation of statutory accounts under FRS102 and relevant SORP guidelines

Act as the key contact for external auditors

• Lead audit preparation, ensuring schedules and supporting documentation are delivered on time

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare and submit UK VAT returns (including partial exemption calculations)
• Manage international VAT/GST submissions
• Ensure all statutory filings are accurate and compliant with deadlines

Operational Finance

• Oversee credit control activities, including relationship management with key accounts
• Approve supplier payments and support cash management processes
• Manage finance system integrity and banking platforms

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Minimum 1–2 years post-qualification experience
• Strong background in management accounting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience in audit processes and acting as a key audit contact
• Proven experience preparing VAT returns (charity sector exposure desirable but not essential)

Skills & Attributes

• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse large datasets
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards (FRS102; SORP desirable)
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator, able to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Proactive, hands-on, and able to manage competing priorities independently

Why Join?

• Work closely with senior leadership, including the CFO and CEO
• Broad role with real ownership and impact
• Collaborative, purpose-driven environment
• Opportunity to shape financial processes and influence decision-making

Apply Now

If you’re a detail-driven, commercially aware accountant looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.