Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Final date to receive applications: 8 September 2026

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Southbank, London

Compensation: £60,000 / year

We are currently looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team on a full time permanent contract, offering a salary of up to £60,000 per annum. Our mission is to ensure effective financial and risk management of Southbank Centre and be acknowledged as a key partner in achieving its aims and objectives.

Our vision is to:

• Provide accurate, reliable and timely information so that departments manage and administer their budgets with independence and accountability; future plans and strategy are fit for purpose and risks are understood, managed and mitigated.
• Create efficient, effective and appropriate procedures to protect the assets of the company and ensure compliance with Southbank Centre policies and other legislative requirements.
• Collaborate as a partner throughout the company on all aspects of our business that require financial input and expertise.
• Work as a team and develop each team member to the maximum so we are collectively and individually brilliant.
• At all times align our objectives with those of Southbank Centre.

Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.

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The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.

The Final date to receive applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.

We endeavour to keep job adverts open for at least two weeks for prospective applicants to apply. However, if we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure consideration for shortlisting.

• Payroll operations management (ensure in house changes are captured and actioned by external provider)
• Financial statements preparation in line with Charity SORP format
• Cultural Tax credit lead on accounting and claims
• Finance system administration (Microsoft Business Central)
• Support to payroll and capital expenditure budget management with ownership of the fixed asset register

• Payroll operations management
• Statutory accounts preparation in SORP format
• Tax credit claims
• Financial accounting qualification and balance sheet ownership
• Systems management and process controls

As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:

• A min 5% pension contribution (going up to 9% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
• Staff ticket offers for SC events
• Free entry to Hayward Gallery
• Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
• Free staff yoga