What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial and Tax Accountant position at YHA?

Financial and Tax Accountant

Please Note : This role is only open to current employees of YHA England and Wales at this time.

Financial and Tax Accountant

Hybrid (Home / Office)

Permanent contract

Full time 37.5 hours per week

53-55k per annum

As Financial and Tax Accountant you will lead and manage YHA’s statutory reporting, taxation and auditing compliance, driving changes to our financial systems, delivering efficiencies by identifying improved processes, monitoring and maintaining robust internal controls whilst delivering related compliance requirements.

You will oversee the YHA’s financial services team, ensuring processes and controls are in place to meet statutory reporting and audit requirements for purchase and sales ledgers, cash management and month end accounting routines.

What will you be doing as a Financial and Tax Accountant?

You will be :

Leading and managing statutory reporting, compliance processes, and year-end audit processes
Taking the lead on cash management reporting, forecasts and investment of funds
Responsible for YHA’s tax affairs (VAT, gift aid and corporation tax) ensuring submission of all returns and compliance with legislation and good practice.
Overseeing the financial services team;

Ensuring income is appropriately recorded and account for in monthly management account including full reconciliation

Ensuring all YHA payments are controlled, recorded and paid in a timely manner.

Overseeing the day-to-day treasury / cash management activities

Leading and managing the team period end accounting tasks and reconciliations.

Managing YHA’s insurance programme and ensuring professional advisor contracts are in place, undertaking procurement processes as needed to ensure compliance with good practice and governance.

Taking the lead on finance system (Sage X3) improvements and processes.

Develop appropriate financial policies and procedures

What Skills and Experience do you need to be a Financial and Tax Accountant

We are looking for candidates with the following qualities :

Fully qualified accountant with experience of working at a senior level

An up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial legislation, accounting conventions and best practice, including knowledge of charity accounting (desirable)

In depth knowledge of financial systems with experience of introducing new systems and processes.

In depth knowledge of business and charity taxation, particularly VAT including partial exemption methodologies.

Proven experience of producing Annual Reports / Financial Statements and leading an annual audit process.

Leads by example, with experience of leading and inspiring effective teams and a commitment to upholding professional standards.

Ability to establish and maintain senior level relationships and to influence at all levels.

Confident and effective communicator and facilitator, with the ability to engage different audiences and build collaborative relationships with others.

Results focused with a tenacious approach to delivery and quality of output whilst displaying integrity in own behaviour and dealings with others.

Ability to work flexibly, including regional travel with occasional evening and overnight stays to meet the needs of the business.

For more information about the role and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description.

At YHA, we understand the richness of life experiences, and we place just as much importance on lived experiences as we do on skills and knowledge. We provide a robust induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal growth. While certain roles may require specific skills, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

How do you apply?

Submit your CV and complete the application form (it’s a short one, we promise!). If you need any assistance, please visit the contact page on the YHA Jobs website.

Once the hiring manager has reviewed your application we will contact shortlisted candidates. We aim to get in touch within a reasonable amount of time after the closing date.

PLEASE NOTE All relevant checks are in place to ensure safeguarding and legal requirements of safer recruitment are adhered to. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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