Summary - An opportunity for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a leading London Health charity.
- This role will suit a technically strong qualified accountant with charity sector experience, including SORP accounting, restricted funds management, VAT, audit and year-end reporting.
Our ClientOur client is a well-established charitable organisation with a significant financial portfolio and a complex funding structure. As they prepare for year-end and statutory reporting requirements, they are seeking an experienced interim professional who can quickly add value, strengthen financial controls, and support the finance function through a busy reporting cycle.
The RoleThis is a hands-on Financial Controller position requiring a confident and technically capable accountant who can operate independently with minimal handover. Working closely with the CFO, you will lead the financial control function, oversee the year-end process, and ensure compliance with charity accounting and regulatory requirements.
- Lead the preparation of SORP-compliant statutory accounts and support the completion of the year-end reporting cycle.
- Manage the annual audit process and act as the key contact for external auditors.
- Oversee VAT compliance, Gift Aid claims, and wider charity regulatory reporting requirements.
- Monitor and manage over 350 restricted funds, ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting.
- Review and strengthen financial controls, reconciliations, and finance processes across the organisation.
- Support and oversee three Finance Officers/Senior Finance Officers, providing guidance and review rather than hands-on people management.
- Work closely with the CFO on finance improvement initiatives and key operational projects.
The Successful Candidate - Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
- Proven experience within the charity sector, including preparation of SORP-compliant accounts.
- Strong knowledge of restricted funds accounting and experience managing complex funding structures.
- Experienced in year-end accounting, statutory reporting, audit management, and financial controls.
- Solid understanding of charity VAT and wider HMRC compliance requirements.
- Previous interim experience with the ability to hit the ground running and work effectively with limited handover.
- Experience supervising finance staff would be beneficial but is not essential.
- A proactive, detail-oriented professional who can balance technical excellence with continuous improvement.
What’s on offer? - Competitive day rate or FTC.
- 6-month contract starting ASAP.
- Opportunity to work closely with an experienced CFO within a respected charitable organisation.
- High-profile role with ownership of year-end, audit, VAT, and statutory reporting activities.
- Exposure to a complex charity environment with significant restricted fund reporting requirements.
- A collaborative culture where technical expertise and initiative are highly valued.
