KEY INFORMATION

Salary: Appointments are normally made at the bottom of the salary scale, however comparable skills and experience will be considered. Future progression is based on annual performance review.
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for an 18-month period to October 2026
Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)
Location: Chelsea. This role is eligible for hybrid working.
Closing Date: 10th April

ABOUT YOU

You will be an enthusiastic, committed team player who is looking for a role where they can really make a difference. You’ll need to have a professional accounting qualification and experience of managing operational finance teams in the education and / or charity sectors, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills. This is an exciting time to join the ICR as we are embarking on a project to implement a new ERP over the next 12 months and your support and expertise will be critical in ensuring that the operational finance team continues to deliver during this period of transition.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a committed, enthusiastic individual to join the Finance Team in the key role of Head of Financial Accounts. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing a responsive and solution focused Financial Accounts service to the organisation, including managing a team of five people and working closely with the Head of Financial Operations and Control to deliver the ICR’s statutory financial reporting requirements..

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall responsibility for the management of the ICR’s bank accounts and operational cash monitoring.
• Ensuring that the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions operate effectively and that financial controls around payments are adhered to.
• Responsible for the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns and the provision of VAT advice to non-finance colleagues.
• Ensuring that the balance sheet is monitored and reported correctly, and that capital expenditure is accounted for in line with the ICR’s capital accounting policy.
• Ensuring that the value of the ICR’s investment portfolio and associated gains and losses are correctly reported both within the monthly management accounts and within the annual financial statements..
• Working closely with the Head of Financial Operations and Control to produce the annual financial statements and acting as the key point of contact for the external auditors during the year-end. audit.