Financial Controller - ref. m29678403
Salary: £50,000
Hours per week: 35
Location: At IOSH, we embrace hybrid working because we believe it's the key to achieving work-life balance, strategic success and fostering our collaborative culture. You’ll be required to work from our head office in Wigston, Leicester a minimum of 2 days per week.The remainder of your working hours will be undertaken from home.
The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live, and to work in the UK.
Closing date: 17 February 2025Interview date: TBC
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join IOSH and manage our established Financial Accounts team. The IOSH Group is unique, consisting of three completely different entities – the Charity, IOSH Services Limited and OSHCR Limited.You will have responsible for the financial accounting function for them all as well as our benevolent fund. Therefore this truly is an exciting and varied position.
You will be responsible for the preparation of year end statutory accounts and regulatory returns as well as effectively overseeing financial controls including accounts payable and receivable, balance sheets and investments. This role is also accountable for the management administration of IOSH’s payroll.
What you'll bring
The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of accounting principles and practices gained working in a senior financial accounting position. You will have the ability to establish positive working relationship with stakeholders including internal and external auditors.Proven experience in preparing year end accounts as well as producing consolidated statutory accounts, VAT and other returns is a must. To succeed in this role, the successful candidate will also have experience of successfully managing a team with the ability to inspire others and set clear direction.
Essential criteria- Experience of preparing statutory Accounts in accordance with UKGAAP, IFRS and charity SORP
- To have prepared year end accounts for a medium to large organisation (charity preferred) including experience of producing consolidated statutory accounts, VAT, Corporation tax and other returns
- Experience of managing a team; to include management of performance and workload
- Experience of working with Internal and External Auditors
What's in it for you?
We support our colleagues to bring their best selves to work, so they can deliver exceptional outcomes. We do this by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Hybrid working and flexibility to ensure a positive work-life balance
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service, with the option to buy more
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan covered by IOSH
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme, minimum of 3% employee contribution whilst IOSH contribute 5%
- Individual performance related pay scheme
- Up to five paid volunteering days per year
- Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your dependent's wellbeing
About us
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.
We understand that diversity of thought, culture, perspective, and background is essential to our vision. We believe in creating a personal environment where everyone is treated as they wish to be treated. At IOSH, you can be yourself, no matter who you are.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer, and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Find out more about how we advocate for, and support health and safety professionals worldwide to create a safer and healthier world of work by visiting www.iosh.com.
How to apply
To apply, you'll need an up to date CV and some additional time to complete the application questions so we can find out more about you and your experience. Just click on the apply button below.
If you want to find out more about IOSH please visit our website. If you have any queries about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to support you with the recruitment process please reach out to people@iosh.com.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.