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Exciting opportunity to enhance global health as a Financial Accountant at the Wellcome Trust, a charitable foundation making a £16bn investment in health research.
Overview
Salary
£67300
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Join the Wellcome Trust, a global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health through unique approaches — bold science, policy advocacy, and forming partnerships. Wellcome is presently on a mission to invest £16bn over a decade in life, health, and wellbeing research, addressing challenges like mental health, infectious disease, and the impact of climate on health.
Role Summary
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of Wellcome's financial records.
- Prepare, analyze and interpret financial statements, lending insight into the foundation's financial health.
- Manage accounting adjustments and develop financial policies.
- Offer financial advice to other departments, enabling them to make data-driven decisions.
Role Requirements
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Experience in developing accounting processes.
- Qualification in ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
- Background in accounting or audit, particularly in financial control processes.
- Experience in investment, charity, or grant accounting is preferrable.
Application Process Details
- Wellcome offers a hybrid working model, three days in-office and two days remote.
- The foundation values diversity and inclusion, striving to create a fair and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health by supporting bold science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. Over the next decade, we plan to invest £16bn in life, health, and wellbeing research, focusing on mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health. These challenges require innovative approaches beyond science alone.
As a Financial Accountant, you will join our Finance team on a fixed-term contract and play a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of Wellcome's financial records. Your responsibilities will include preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial statements to provide insights into our financial health. You will also manage accounting adjustments, develop financial policies, and support other departments with financial advice to facilitate informed decision-making.
Job requirements include meticulous attention to detail, experience in developing accounting processes, and a qualification in ACA/ACCA/CIMA. You should have a background in accounting or audit, with specific experience in financial control processes and preferably in investment, charity, or grant accounting.
Wellcome offers a hybrid working model, with three days a week in our Euston Road offices and two days working remotely. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a fair and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Benefits include flexible working options and a supportive culture that values differences.
