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Your new company Are you looking for a role where you can apply your technical accounting skills in a dedicated Financial Accountant job? Are you looking to work for an organisation that gives back to society and where your skills will make a real difference to the delivery of a crucial service? This Financial Accountant job could be your ideal next move. This would be a great fit for someone looking to make their first move out of practice. Your new role As Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for month end reporting for a large and complex division of the charity. You will ensure balance sheet integrity and preparation of the P&L and Balance Sheet. At the year end you will be responsible for leading on the preparation of statutory accounts and assisting with the audit. You will also get experience of VAT reporting and of applying your technical accounting skills to help define organisational accounting policies. Working within a team of largely ex-practice accountants you will be well supported and helped on the next phase of your career. What you'll need to succeed We are looking for a qualified accountant who has good experience of accounts preparation or audit within practice. You should be keen to apply your technical accounting skills in a commercial setting. You'll need an enquiring mind as you will have responsibility for improving processes. We are looking for candidates who are keen to work in the not for profit arena and work for an organisation that gives back to society. What you'll get in return In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, the company offer hybrid working. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Desired Skills and Experience Financial Accounting Reconciliation VAT Statutory Accountants Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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