Financial & Funding Accountant

Are you a qualified accountant looking to leverage your expertise for a truly impactful cause? This Permanent, Full-Time Financial & Funding Accountant position offers a unique opportunity to lead a vital financial accounting team and contribute directly to changing the lives of young people.

This role is more than just crunching numbers; it's about driving financial excellence to maximize charitable impact. You will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy, effectiveness, and transparency of the organization's financial operations, adhering to stringent charity governance standards.

Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:

• Lead Financial Operations: Take ownership of the balance sheet, manage audits, and prepare statutory accounts and regulatory returns.
• Strategic Alignment: Work collaboratively across departments to ensure all financial resources are strategically deployed to support the organization's mission.
• Charity Fund Accounting Expertise: If you have a strong understanding of charity fund accounting, this is your chance to apply and deepen that knowledge.
• Career Development: The role offers opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven organization.

Advantages for Candidates:

• Meaningful Impact: Directly contribute to helping over 40,000 young people annually achieve positive outcomes in work, education, or training.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: A salary range of £45,000.00 to £50,000.00 (dependent on experience and location) is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous Leave: Enjoy 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with an office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Flexible Working: Benefit from hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of 2 days in the Birmingham office.
• Inclusivity & Support: Join a supportive and diverse environment, with strong commitments to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. Access employee networks (KT CAN, KT GEN, KT DAWN, PULSE) and a robust benefits platform.
• Family Support: Excellent maternity, adoption, and paternity leave policies.
• Professional Development: Access an in-house learning platform and opportunities for personal growth.

Key Considerations for Your Application:

• Qualifications: While a qualified accountant is preferred, candidates actively working towards their qualification are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience: A strong understanding of charity fund accounting is essential.
• Application Materials: Submit a CV and a Cover Letter that clearly articulates your experience, transferable skills, and your motivation to work for The King's Trust.
• Location: The role is based in Birmingham with hybrid working requirements.
• Interview Schedule: Be aware of the interview dates scheduled for 29th, 30th September or 2nd October 2025.
• Closing Date: Ensure your application is submitted by 23:59 on Sunday, 21st September 2025.

This is an exciting prospect for accountants who are driven by purpose and seeking to align their financial acumen with a cause that makes a tangible difference in society. If you are ready to take on a leadership role and contribute to a brighter future for young people, we encourage you to explore this opportunity further.