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Salary: £57,240 - £64,610 per annum inclusive of all allowances.
Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week
Basis: Full time, Permanent
Workplace category:Hybrid
Attachments: Job Information Pack
About Us
City Bridge Foundation (CBF), registered charity no. 1035628, is a unique and historic charity with origins dating back to 1097 and formally established by Royal Charter in 1282. CBF plays a vital role in London today — primarily through the maintenance of five of London’s iconic Thames bridges, and secondarily by delivering significant charitable funding and impact across the capital.
The City of London Corporation acts as the corporate trustee of CBF and supports its ambition to be a values-led, world-class bridge owner, charitable funder, and responsible leader.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Senior Charity Accountant to join our team. Reporting to the Charities Technical and Strategic Finance Manager, you will play a central role in the provision of expert financial advice across CBF’s charitable funding activities, as well as supporting wider charitable operations within the City Corporation.
You will lead on financial due diligence for grants and other charitable funding decisions, ensuring they align with strategic objectives and represent sustainable and responsible financial practice. You’ll also support financial reporting, forecasting, audit coordination, and management of various charitable funds — including CBF’s significant grant-making fund and the City Corporation’s Sundry Trusts.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist charity finance advice and lead financial due diligence for CBF’s grant-making and charitable funding.
- Develop and deliver training to funding managers on key charity finance principles and tools.
- Monitor and report on grant commitments, including balance sheet reconciliations and audit responses.
- Prepare and review financial statements for various charities within the City Corporation's portfolio.
- Support charity governance and compliance in line with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, promoting a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
About You
You will bring:
- Strong technical knowledge of charity accounting and financial due diligence processes.
- Experience preparing statutory accounts and regulatory reporting for charitable entities.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, challenge constructively, and present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
- Confidence working with complex organisations and balancing multiple priorities.
- A collaborative approach and commitment to CBF’s mission, values, and impact-led work.
A recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent) and experience working within or alongside the charitable or public sector is highly desirable.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 10th September 2025
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