We are seeking to appoint an experienced Year End Accountant to support our finance team in delivering accurate and timely statutory accounts. This is a high-impact role, ideal for someone who thrives under pressure and has a sharp eye for detail.
Candidates for this position must be available for an immediate start.
The Year End Accountant will support the year end process, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This includes, collaborating with colleagues in the finance team to prepare financial statements, reviewing reconciliations and audit schedules prepared by finance team colleagues and produce financial accounts.
They will collaborate with external auditors to ensure smooth audit execution, identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial data.
About You
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with extensive post qualification experience in financial reporting for large charities and good knowledge of relevant legislation including IFRS102 and The Charity SORP. They will be an effective leader and understand how to get the best from colleagues. They will have strong interpersonal skills that enable them to develop effective relationships with colleagues they work with. They will have ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines. They will also be sympathetic to the ethos of the Methodist Church.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits:
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme with pensions matched up to 8%.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups.
If you require reasonable adjustments to made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Zein Mbah at: hr@methodistchurch.org.uk
Closing date
: 12 noon, Friday 19 September 2025
Interview date
: Thursday, 25 September 2025
For further information about The Methodist Church please visit our website