Accounting Manager

British Red Cross

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager (International) manages and oversees accounting processes for restricted funds in the International Directorate, ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting standards, and improved process efficiency. The role manages a small team and is responsible for month- and year-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, annual returns, audit queries, and addressing financial control weaknesses to support strong financial compliance. The role oversees management accounts for International restricted funds and project accounting, excluding emergency appeals. It monitors and reconciles international restricted fund accounts, ensures income recognition complies with SORP 2026, and manages monthly donor reporting deliverables. It also ensures reconciliations between Agresso and PIMS and monitors and reports on balance sheet entries, including deferred and accrued income. The position is permanent, 28 hours per week, with a flexible UK location and hybrid working from home and office. The stated salary is £59,538 to £61,243 per annum pro rata, or £47,630 to £48,994 at 28 hours per week, with an additional London weighting payment if residing and working in London.

Requirements

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or qualified by experience.
Significant knowledge of financial reporting standards and Charity SORP.
Effective communication skills.
Flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to prioritise own workload and that of others as required.
Experience providing stakeholders with knowledgeable, helpful advice and guidance on financial issues.
Experience managing staff.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a charity finance function.

Responsibilities

Oversee production of management accounts for International restricted funds and project accounting, excluding emergency appeals, identifying and following up anomalies before period close.
Ensure international restricted fund accounts are monitored and reconciled in a timely manner.
Ensure income is recognised in accordance with SORP 2026 requirements for International income streams.
Manage monthly donor reporting deliverables and ensure stakeholders understand their responsibilities well ahead of deadlines.
Ensure reconciliations are performed between Agresso and associated systems, including PIMS.
Monitor and report on balance sheet entries, including deferred and accrued income, and report on variances periodically.
Manage a small team and oversee month- and year-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, annual returns, and audit queries.
Minimise financial control weaknesses in the relevant areas to ensure strong financial compliance.
Provide stakeholders with knowledgeable, helpful advice and guidance on financial issues.

Benefits

Flexible working options including remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
36 days annual leave, including bank holidays, with the option to buy extra leave.
Up to 6% contributory pension.
Recognition platform through which managers can reward great work with retail vouchers.
Discounts through Reward Gateway, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and other offers.
Wellbeing support including Peer Supporters, CiC employee assistance programme, and Headspace app.
Career and learning opportunities.
Access to a free will writing service.
Tax-free lump sum paid to a beneficiary in the event of the employee's death.
Cycle2Work bicycle lease scheme.