Financial Accountant

Hays Senior Finance is proud to be working in partnership with The Scout Association who are looking to appoint a Financial Accountant to join their team in an exciting new role for the organisation.

The Scout Association is the largest Scouting organisation in the United Kingdom and is the World Organisation of the Scout Movement's recognised member for the United Kingdom. Following the origin of Scouting in 1907, the association was formed in 1910 and incorporated in 1912 by a royal charter under its previous name of The Boy Scouts Association.

Our plan is to build on the success of the previous plan: to continue to grow, become more inclusive, to be shaped by young people and to make a bigger impact in our communities. As part of our vision for 2023, by 2023 we will have prepared more young people with skills for life, supported by amazing leaders delivering an inspiring programme. We will be growing, more inclusive, shaped by young people and making a bigger impact in our communities.

As a movement, we have grown for the last 13 years. We want to continue that positive trend, bringing skills for life to more young people across the UK. By 2023 we will have: 50,000 more young people aged 6-18 in Scouts, 10,000 more frontline adult volunteers (Section Leaders and Assistant Section Leaders) and 5,000 more Young Leaders.

Each week, we give over 450,000 young people the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed, now and in the future. We're talking about teamwork, leadership and resilience - skills that have helped Scouts become everything from teachers and social workers to astronauts and Olympians.

We believe in bringing people together. We celebrate diversity and stand against intolerance, always. We're a worldwide movement, creating stronger communities and inspiring positive futures.

As part of our restructure for the Finance team, the key role of Financial Accountant is a newly created position. You will be responsible for the recording and reviewing of financial data and produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports including statutory accounts. You will also assist in the management of the year end process and assist in producing the VAT and corporate reports and review balance sheet reconciliations.

The ideal candidate will be a finance professional and be ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA qualified or equivalent, ideally with two years post qualified experience. You will have gravitas, drive and ambition and above all you will have a strong degree of technical and financial acumen, with the ability to liaise with high level key stakeholders and create insightful financial information that will drive business performance. You will be able to demonstrate dynamism and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation. You will also be able to demonstrate an ability to work within constraints whilst retaining the vision to put the charity at the heart of decision making and strive to enhance financial culture and performance.

You will develop and produce monthly financial reports and have responsibility for all capital expenditure including budgets and maintain the fixed asset register. You will manage the Audit timetable and both VAT and Corporation Tax with the Deputy Head. This role is seen as pivotal to the future success of the finance team.

The Scout Association has a hands-on, problem solving, team culture so it is essential that you have the ability to roll up your sleeves and be involved in the day to day operations as well as influencing others to continue to innovate and improve their financial processes.

This is an exciting time to join The Scout Association and if you feel you have the drive and the passion to help them to achieve their mission and vision, then they can offer you a role that is not only hugely satisfying but brings great benefits and a stimulating and supportive working environment.

In return, The Scout Association are offering a competitive salary, including excellent benefits such as; 25 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme and free car parking at all sites. In addition to this you will also receive up to an additional 3 days leave (pro-rata) to be taken between Christmas and New Year. Flexible and agile working arrangements including working from home for the right candidate will also be considered.

For more information about the role and organisation please visit: microsites/scout-association or for an informal discussion please contact Senan Pierce, Senior Business Director at Hays Senior Finance who is the retained consultant working in partnership with The Scout Association.

All job offers are made subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks which includes satisfactory references, medical questionnaire and clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.


All third party & direct applicants will be forwarded directly to Senan Pierce at Hays Senior Finance to be screened as part of the recruitment process.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays