Senior Charity Accountant

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Senior Charity Accountant to join our team.

Application Deadline

9/10/2025

Job Description

Reporting to the Charities Technical and Strategic Finance Manager, you will play a central role in the provision of expert financial advice across City Bridge Foundation's charitable funding activities, as well as supporting wider charitable operations within our trustee, the City of London Corporation. You will lead on financial due diligence for grants and other charitable funding decisions, ensuring they align with strategic objectives and represent sustainable and responsible financial practice. You'll also support financial reporting, forecasting, audit coordination, and management of various charitable funds - including City Bridge Foundation's significant grant-making fund and the City Corporation's Sundry Trusts.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist charity finance advice and lead financial due diligence for City Bridge Foundation's grant-making and charitable funding.


• Develop and deliver training to funding managers on key charity finance principles and tools.


• Monitor and report on grant commitments, including balance sheet reconciliations and audit responses.


• Prepare and review financial statements for various charities within the City Corporation's portfolio.


• Support charity governance and compliance in line with regulatory standards and best practices.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, promoting a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of charity accounting and financial due diligence processes.


• Experience preparing statutory accounts and regulatory reporting for charitable entities.


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, challenge constructively, and present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.


• Confidence working with complex organisations and balancing multiple priorities.


• A collaborative approach and commitment to City Bridge Foundation's mission, values, and impact-led work.


• A recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent) and experience working within or alongside the charitable or public sector is highly desirable.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

To learn more, please visit the City of London Corporation's application portal, where you can download more information (also available above) and complete an application.

Location

London

Working from

Hybrid

Remuneration

£57,240 - £64,610 per annum inclusive of all allowances