Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Final date to receive applications: 18 March 2026

Department: Finance & Resources

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Reporting To: Corrie Irwin

Compensation: £54,028 / year

Are you a CCAB Qualified Accountant looking to use your finance experience and knowledge to help have a direct impact on the strategic direction of our finance function?

We are currently hiring for a permanent financial accountant with a focus on the financial and statutory reporting aspects of the team. This role will play a pivotal role in delivering the Finance team business plan and support the Charity in meeting all financial regulatory requirements.

The salary for this position is £54,028 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.

• You will be responsible for the preparation of year-end financial and statutory accounts and take a lead role in liaising with our external auditors to deliver a timely and efficient year end audit.
• You will have specific responsibility for maintain the Fixed Asset register, which includes updating the property valuations, a significant part of the balance sheet.
• You will lead on the accounting for restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring unspent funds are appropriately managed and robust reporting.
• You will demonstrate a strong control ethos and encourage the same in all aspects of financial reporting.
• You will work closely with the Head of Financial Accounting & Processing and with other Finance team members and be a collaborative part of the team.
• You will have the opportunity to be involved in various other finance/charity projects, bringing your experience and expertise to the table.

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB / CIMA)
• Strong Finance System usage experience, ideally Unit
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• A solid understanding of FRS
  102 and Charities SORP, ideally with familiarity for the changes being applied this year.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, high attention to detail, and collaborative working approach.
• Finance process and controls understanding, and experience of working within a control function.
• Strong stakeholder management experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and proven experience in using multiple systems with minimal guidance.

You’ll work within the Finance team and as part of the wider Finance and Resources Directorate. You will report directly to the Head of Financial Accounting & Processing, and will also work closely with all members of the Finance team, as well as the Director of Finance & Resources.

Please click on the apply button in the top right hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete.

Closing Date: 18th March 2026

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A flexible approach to working arrangements.
• Access to our enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme.