Location
London, Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person and flexibility for remote working when not on site.

Hours
Full Time, two year fixed period contract.

Salary
£51,252 per annum

About the Role
We have a newly created opportunity for a Senior Branch Accountant to join our fantastic Financial Accounts team. The Royal British Legion is made up of around 2,000 branches and 50 counties. This role is responsible for ensuring that all branch and county transactions are recorded accurately and efficiently. You will be a key frontline contact, regularly liaising with stakeholders and building strong relationships organisation-wide. You will lead and deliver UK-wide engagement and support visits, providing training, guidance, practical assistance, and expert advice to Branches, Counties, and Independent Examiners. Your role will ensure effective query resolution, compliance, and the consistent application of financial governance and best practice.

You will oversee all financial aspects of the Year End Branch Accounts process, including managing the Interim team and collaborating with the Membership directorate to ensure appropriate procedures are followed and each return is submitted accurately.

Join the leading Armed Forces charity and make a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include 28 days' paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with an optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days; enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave; a generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14% depending on length of service; a range of flexible working options depending on role; an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice; a variety of learning and development courses; opportunities to volunteer; travel loans; Cycle to Work scheme and more.

Experience
Qualified CCAB Accountant with significant experience in a financial accounting role within a large, complex organisation. Experience supporting year end accounting, annual returns, reconciliations or similar financial reporting processes. Highly proficient in Advanced Excel and accounting software.

About you
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to confidently work collaboratively with stakeholders. Able to explain financial requirements clearly to non-finance users. Motivated to build strong relationships and provide expert guidance and support across multiple teams and branches.

Qualifications
Qualified CCAB Accountant required.