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£55,000 £65000 per annum Potential Day Rate available Central London (Fantastic Office) Hybrid Working 6 Month Contract A prestigious professional membership organisation is seeking an ambitious and technically skilled Deputy Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This is a senior opportunity for a qualified accountant with a strong foundation in financial reporting, controls, and charity accounting to play a strategic role in a complex and values-driven environment. Working closely with the Head of Financial Control & Accounting Compliance, the Deputy Financial Accountant will lead on statutory reporting, oversee key elements of financial control, and manage a small team to deliver high-quality financial services across the organisation including group accounts, subsidiary activity, research funding, and income recognition. This role is ideal for someone looking to step up into a senior finance leadership position with real scope for progression in the near future. Key Responsibilities: Lead the preparation of group and subsidiary financial statements in line with Charity SORP and UK GAAP Manage complex accounting areas, including trading subsidiaries, investment property, grants, and research awards Provide technical oversight of income recognition processes Supervise and develop a small team, including a Financial Accounting Analyst and AP Executive Lead the production of audit schedules and act as a key contact for external auditors Support tax compliance and financial returns (e.g., corporation tax, ONS What We're Looking For: CCAB-qualified accountant with substantial post-qualification experience Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and control, ideally with charity sector or audit background Hands-on experience producing statutory accounts and working with external auditors Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail Skilled in Excel and familiar with financial systems (SUN/Q&A desirable) Confident communicator with experience leading or mentoring others Why Join? Excellent pension scheme and benefits package 28 days holiday + bank holidays + 4 xmas days Hybrid working model , typically 1 days in a fantastic Central London office Opportunity to shape a high-performing finance function A values-led, collaborative culture with a clear focus on public benefit Genuine progression opportunity into a more senior role in the near future If you re a technically strong finance professional with a passion for purpose-driven work and ready to take on a broader leadership remit we d love to hear from you. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early interest is encouraged.