Senior Financial Accountant

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

💼 The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Finance Accountant to take ownership of all the financial and statutory reporting for Plan Limited. This pivotal role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of our financial reporting and contributes to the group-wide compliance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of the monthly management accounts and annual financial statements
• Support the year-end audit process ensuring a smooth close-down and audit deliverables are achieved.
• Oversee all tax related matters.
• Implement and maintain effective financial controls across the organisation
• Manage the Payroll function including an Assistant Financial Accountant.
• Collaborate closely with the with the Head of Finance & Projects to co-ordinate and roll out the annual budget and rolling forecasts for Plan Ltd.

👤 About You

You’ll bring a strong technical accounting background, excellent attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in financial reporting and audit management
• Experienced in statutory compliance and financial controls
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP and audit processes
• Ability to lead, mentor, and drive process improvements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team

🎁 What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.

Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.  

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Location: Woking, United Kingdom – Remote working available - you will be required to come into the office twice a month.

Type of Role: Permanent

Salary: £50,000- £62,000 per annum

Reports to: Head of Finance and Projects

Closing Date: Sunday 12th October (UK Midnight)

Anticipated 1st round interview: Week commencing 20th October

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.