Financial Accountant
Quick answer
The Royal British Legion is hiring a hybrid Financial Accountant based at the Haig House hub to manage statutory reporting, audits, and subsidiary accounting processes.
- Role
- Financial Accountant
- Organization
- The Royal British Legion
- Location
- Haig House hub
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
The Royal British Legion is seeking a Financial Accountant for a two-year fixed-term contract to oversee accounting for multiple subsidiaries. The role involves managing statutory accounts, VAT and corporation tax returns, audit management, and year-end reporting to ensure financial compliance. You will work across various departments to streamline financial processes, strengthen controls, and provide high-level reporting support. This position offers the opportunity to drive process improvements while working with a prominent national charity.
What you'll do
- Manage statutory accounts and tax returns for multiple subsidiaries.
- Lead external audits and ensure consistent financial reporting standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams to improve financial controls and processes.
- Oversee month-end and year-end accounting activities.
- Serve as a key point of contact for financial operations across business areas.
What it takes
- Strong technical accounting experience within complex environments.
- Proficiency in statutory reporting and intercompany accounting.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple entities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships with finance and non-finance staff.
- Proactive and analytical approach to process improvement and issue resolution.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, generous pension contributions (6%-10%), Employee Assistance Programme, professional development courses, and flexible working options.
Frequently asked questions
Is this role remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based at the Haig House hub, with a minimum expectation of working in-person two days per week.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation for this role is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What kind of experience is required for this role?
The ideal candidate will have strong financial accounting experience, including knowledge of statutory reporting, VAT, corporation tax, and audit management.
How should I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should apply as soon as possible via the organization's direct advert, as the vacancy may close early if enough strong applications are received.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Royal British Legion's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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