Financial Accountant

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. If you are viewing on a job board, please paste the following URL into your browser to find the original advert: careers.southbankcentre.co.uk 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 deadline for 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. Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered . Need reasonable adjustments? Please contact us so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name. Key Responsibilities 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 Skills & Experience Payroll operations management Statutory accounts preparation in SORP format Tax credit claims Financial accounting qualification and balance sheet ownership Systems management and process controls Benefits 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