Location: Flexible Location - UK (Hybrid home and office), United Kingdom
Job Location: UK Flexible (Hybrid home and office / Remote). Salary: £44,680 to £47,691 per annum, pro rata (or £31,276 to £33,383 at 24.5hrs per week) plus ILW if applicable. Hours: Part-time, 24.5 hours per week (0.7 FTE), flexible to suit the needs of the business. Contract: 15 months fixed term to January 2028. This vacancy is also available as a secondment opportunity.
Could you, as a qualified Financial Accountant, manage and oversee the financial aspects of an organisation, ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting standards, and providing timely and relevant financial information? Could you help maintain the financial health and integrity of the British Red Cross (BRC), supporting strategic decision-making and meeting regulatory requirements?
What will a day in the life of an Accountant involve?
* Work within established systems to deliver specified outcomes or provide general support within a specialised area of audit control.
* Maintain and renew a deep knowledge and understanding of the organisation's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, and ensure own work adheres to required standards.
* Collate and analyse data using pre-set tools, methods and formats, working independently.
* Edit documents in line with organisational style guidelines and prepare information for publication.
* Contribute to the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines and protocols to ensure the organisation complies with regulations and good financial practice.
To be a successful Accountant, what will you need?
* CIMA/ACCA, fully qualified, qualified by experience or by equivalent qualification.
* Experience producing monthly and year end accounts which are technically correct and to a high level of accuracy.
* Experience of effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely information and helpful advice and guidance on financial issues.
* Maintenance of organisational and regulatory compliance.
* Experience of challenging assumptions on financial issues where appropriate.
* Proven ability to ensure attention to detail and financial integrity.
* In-depth knowledge of identifying risks associated with financial systems, proposing controls or actions to mitigate such risks, and monitoring such controls.
Benefits include flexible/hybrid working, 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy extra leave, up to 6% contributory pension, wellbeing support, learning and development opportunities, and more. The British Red Cross is a Disability Confident and Carers Confident employer, guided by its Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy.
Closing date: 31 Aug 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the British Red Cross careers site vacancy page (https://careers.redcross.org.uk/vacancies/13215/accountant.html). The closing date for applications is 23.59hrs on Monday the 31st of August 2026, with interviews to follow the week commencing the 7th of September. Guidance is available in "Applying for a role at the British Red Cross - A guide for candidates" and the full job description (Accountant (UK) - Job Description 13215) on the vacancy page.