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 covering internal secondment.

Salary
£51,252 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Branch and Restricted Funds Accountant to join our Financial Accounts team for a two year fixed period internal secondment. The role is key within our wider Branch Accounts team, responsible for maintaining accurate records for our 2,000 Branches and 50 Membership regions, including Branch, Trust and County funds. You will manage and control our portfolio of restricted funds, ensuring compliance with charity and trust law, and advise on policies for recording and expenditure of these funds to maximise support for our charitable objectives.

Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring proper administration and maintenance of Branch Fund Initiative (BFI), Branch Property Trust BFI and Legacy accounts
- Overseeing income and expenditure recording related to RBL's restricted funds, including Branch Property Trusts, legacy trusts and restricted donations
- Maintaining detailed records of all restricted funds with relevant narrative and restrictions, updated and reviewed ahead of year end
- Assisting in drafting and maintaining procedures and guidance for staff and volunteers working with restricted funds
- Ensuring appropriate controls to separately monitor and manage restricted funds within RBL's overall cash and investment portfolio
- Overseeing the rollout of Online Banking and contactless projects with support from the Branch and Restricted Funds Manager

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Experience
CCAB qualified Accountant with significant experience in a similar role within a large, complex organisation. Experience working in the charity sector with specific responsibility for managing and reporting on restricted funds is essential.

About you
Detail-oriented and proactive with strong financial controls knowledge. Able to work collaboratively within a team and provide clear guidance to staff and volunteers. Flexible and adaptable to hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications
CCAB qualification is required.

Employee Benefits
- 28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with an optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
- Flexible working options depending on role
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Learning and development courses
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work scheme and more