Senior Revenue Accountant | Hybrid - East London | £55-60,000 | Permanent, full-time.
 
About the Role:
We are supporting a leading membership body and training organisation to find a permanent Revenue Accountant to join their growing team. The role supports high-quality financial oversight by ensuring revenue data is complete, well-controlled and clearly understood. The post holder bridges day-to-day revenue activity and formal financial reporting, providing insight that informs decision-making, planning and external accountability.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile revenue data between operational systems and the general ledger on a regular basis.
• Maintain structured schedules and reporting tools that support accurate revenue recognition.
• Produce clear, timely revenue reports for internal stakeholders, including senior management and governance bodies.
• Contribute to routine revenue forecasting, highlighting trends, assumptions, and emerging risks.
• Prepare variance analysis comparing actual performance to budgets across multiple revenue streams.
• Work alongside fundraising or delivery teams to support funder reporting and evidence requirements.
• Help establish proportionate, auditable processes for monitoring restricted funding and compliance.
• Collaborate with finance team members to ensure accounting records are accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Partner with users of revenue and finance systems to improve data quality, reconciliations, and handover points.
• Prepare revenue-related schedules and documentation for audit purposes and respond to follow-up queries.
• Apply relevant accounting standards consistently, documenting key assumptions and judgements.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce manual work, and strengthen financial controls.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant or Finalist Level (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Sound knowledge of revenue recognition and relevant accounting standards.
• Experience producing reconciliations and management reporting, including multi-currency.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills and strong data handling capability.
• Experience in a nonprofit would be desirable (grant/funding exposure)
• Confident, collaborative communicator who works well across teams and seniority levels.
• Resilient under pressure and committed to meeting deadlines.

We're committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible to all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups within the accountancy profession. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know.