Accountant

Accountant (International)

Location: Moorgate, London (Hybrid, home and office or remote)

Salary: £31,899 to £33,567 per annum, pro rata (or £19,139 to £20,140 at 21hrs per week) (plus ILW, if residing & working in London)

Hours: 21 per week, part-time, flexible

Contract: Fixed term contract to the end of March 2027

Could you manage and oversee the financial aspects of an organisation, ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting standards, and providing timely and relevant financial information?

Could you take be responsible for core accounting duties, including income recognition, reconciliations, and financial controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance with charity accounting standards?

Are you a qualified, diligent and methodical Accountant who can manage the financial processing and reporting of the British Red Cross's (BRC) International Directorate?

What will a day in the life of a Accountant (International) involve?

• Work within established systems to deliver specified outcomes or provide general support within a specialised area of audit control.
• Resolve issues arising from audits and refer serious or contentious issues to the audit program leader.
• Maintain and renew a deep knowledge and understanding of the organisation's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, and ensure own work adheres to required standards.
• Collate and analyse data using pre-set tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
• Manage basic aspects of the data management system with guidance from senior colleagues. This includes being responsible for developing or operating basic elements of the data management systems to deliver prescribed outcomes.
• Edit document in line with organisational style guidelines and prepare information for publication.

To be a successful Accountant (International), what will you need?

• CIMA/ACCA, part of fully qualified by experience or equivalent qualification.
• Proven ability to ensure attention to detail and financial integrity.
• In depth knowledge of identifying any risks associated with financial systems, to propose controls or actions to mitigate such risks, and to monitor such controls.
• Experience of effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely information.
• Maintenance of organisational and regulatory compliance.
• Experience of challenging assumptions on financial issues where appropriate.

Interested?

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday the 18th of October 2026 with interviews to follow.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy extra leave.
• Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Recognition Platform: Managers can reward great work with retail vouchers.
• Discounts: Discounts through our Reward Gateway, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more.
• Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Learning & Development: A range of career and learning opportunities.
• Will Writing Service: Access to a free will writing service.
• Death in Service: A tax-free lump sum paid to your beneficiary in the event of your death.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to champion inclusion as a Disability Confident employer across our UK-based roles and as a Carers Confident Employer.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.

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