Interim Head of Financial Accounting & Governance

Interim Head of Financial Accounting & Governance

Fixed term contract until end of June 2020 (with potential for permanent)

Salary: £55,000 per annum pro rata

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexibility to do 4 days a week)

Based in the Counting House, London Bridge

What the job involves

We have an excellent opportunity for a confident and motivated senior finance professional to lead our Financial Accounting & Governance team on an interim basis. You will lead the annual statutory year end requirements and oversee financial transaction processing and reconciliations within the charity, ensuring that robust controls are in operation and workloads are managed effectively.

You will oversee banking relationships, review VAT and Gift Aid returns and oversee/authorise monthly payroll. You will work collaboratively across directorates providing timely and proactive advice to the charity.

What we want from you

An ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified accountant, you will have direct experience of year end statutory accounts preparation, as well as leading the year end external audit and managing this relationship. You will also be experienced in reviewing and enhancing robust controls in financial accounting processes. You will be an excellent communicator, confident in managing internal and external relationships and influencing positive change across the organisation.

You will be an experienced team manager focused on developing your team and encouraging them to achieve their best.

Why work for us?

We have a simple ambition – to stop men dying from prostate cancer

We’re investing millions to find better treatments and tests that could save thousands of lives. We work with the NHS to make sure men get access to breakthrough tests and treatments. We spread the word about who is at risk of prostate cancer, especially to those at higher risk. We support people dealing with prostate cancer and provide health information. Be part of a team that will put an end to prostate cancer being a killer.

The support we’ll provide

Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will help you learn, develop your skills and expertise, and achieve your highest aspirations. We provide everything you’d expect from a professional organisation – competitive benefits package, contributory pension scheme, life insurance and a season ticket loan – but much more besides. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.

For more information and to apply online please visit our website via the apply button below. 

Got a question? We’re here to help. hr@prostatecanceruk.org

Closing date: 3rd November 2019

Interview date: 8th November 2019

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887