Accountant (International)

British Red Cross

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves managing and overseeing the financial aspects of the British Red Cross's (BRC) International Directorate. The Accountant (International) will be responsible for core accounting duties, including income recognition, reconciliations, and financial controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance with charity accounting standards. The position requires a qualified, diligent, and methodical approach to financial processing and reporting.

Requirements

CIMA/ACCA, part of fully qualified by experience or equivalent qualification.
Proven ability to ensure attention to detail and financial integrity.
In-depth knowledge of identifying any risks associated with financial systems, to propose controls or actions to mitigate such risks, and to monitor such controls.
Experience of effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely information.
Maintenance of organisational and regulatory compliance.
Experience of challenging assumptions on financial issues where appropriate.

Responsibilities

Work within established systems to deliver specified outcomes or provide general support within a specialized area of audit control.
Resolve issues arising from audits and refer serious or contentious issues to the audit program leader.
Maintain and renew a deep knowledge and understanding of the organisation's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, and ensure own work adheres to required standards.
Collate and analyse data using pre-set tools, methods, and formats.
Manage basic aspects of the data management system with guidance from senior colleagues, including developing or operating basic elements of the data management systems to deliver prescribed outcomes.
Edit documents in line with organisational style guidelines and prepare information for publication.

Benefits

Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy extra leave.
Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
Recognition Platform: Managers can reward great work with retail vouchers.
Discounts: Discounts through our Reward Gateway, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more.
Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
Learning & Development: A range of career and learning opportunities.
Will Writing Service: Access to a free will writing service.
Death in Service: A tax-free lump sum paid to your beneficiary in the event of your death.
Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.