Head of Accounting and Financial Control
Your Trust Rochdale Closing date: Sun, 23 Aug 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
What's in it for me?
As a Head of Accounting and Financial Control we can offer you:
Salary: Band 8b, c£55,000 per annum (pro-rate for part time hours)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Hybrid Working - Office and Home
What will my role be as a Head of Accounting and Financial Control?
The purpose of the job is to provide a professional, efficient and high quality service to customers, partners and clients whilst working collaboratively with colleagues across the Finance Team, Senior Leadership Team and wider organisation. This includes leading on the management of the charity's financial accounts and controls, ensuring robust financial arrangements are in place, that systems and processes are effectively managed and delivered, that statutory reporting and technical accounting processes are adhered to and ensuring compliance with all relevant accounting, tax and regulatory requirements. The role will support continuous improvement and will contribute to finance systems and process enhancements.
Job Requirements
What do I need to have?
Qualified CCAB accountant with extensive experience post qualification
Experience in a management role in an appropriate body, involving effective management of budgets, people, systems and policies
Experience of establishing and implementing financial and systems and procedures
Experience of VAT accounting (including partial exemption
Understanding and experience of overseeing and co-ordinating accounts in line with SORP and FRS
Good understanding of best practice in respect of both financial and operational management
Job Responsibilities
Practical knowledge of accounting principles and practices, budgetary planning and the analysis and reporting of financial data
Practical knowledge of strategic planning, business planning, financial planning (including sourcing external funding), value for money delivery and performance management
Understanding of the constraints and opportunities of working within a charitable Trust environment
Ability to recruit, train, develop, mentor and supervise and motivate staff including setting targets
Excellent communication; both oral and written and excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills
As an organisation we encourage an environment which is inclusive to all therefore we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with all different kinds of life experiences.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Head of Accounting and Financial Control
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Finance
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 23 Aug 2026
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Location:
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Job: Head of Accounting and Financial Control
Job: Head of Accounting and Financial Control
Organisation: Your Trust Rochdale
Postcode: M24 1AQ
How to Apply
To apply please follow the link https://yourtrustrochdale.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/348?target=frame and complete an online application form. The deadline for this role is 23 August 2026 at 23:59.
- Contact name: HR Admin
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Your Trust Rochdale
We are a charity based in Rochdale that aims to support every member of our diverse community to live their best life; inspiring them to be healthier, happier and creative people.