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Salary: £47,500 FTE (actual salary £38,000). Contracted Hours: 30 hours. Location: Bristol Zoo Project. Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months).
Bristol Zoological Society, the conservation and education charity that runs and operates Bristol Zoo Project (previously Wild Place Project), higher education programmes and conservation projects across the world, is recruiting a Senior Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Finance team.
We are committed to employing from all areas of the community, we value equality and diversity across our workforce and aim to ensure our staff is reflective of the diversity of the community. In support of this commitment, we welcome applications from the Global Majority.
The Finance department within Bristol Zoological Society plays a vital role in ensuring the Society's financial health and accountability. They manage budgets, reforecasts, track income and expenditure, and ensure that funds are utilised effectively to support the conservation projects and initiatives both in the UK and abroad. This team is responsible for preparing monthly and annual financial reports, overseeing grant funding reporting and maintaining compliance with regulatory bodies. We advise the leadership team on financial planning and risk management and support the entire society on individual budgets and spending.
With a new strategy in place to create a world-class Bristol Zoo and conservation and sustainability at its heart, the new Bristol Zoo Project will offer spacious, modern facilities, significant growth in our conservation and education work, and an innovative and exciting visitor experience. The role will help to realise our vision of saving wildlife together, and you will be involved in supporting our transformation programme driving visitor numbers at Bristol Zoo Project and excitement as plans for the new Zoo progress. We know that everyone here at the Society can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
As a Disability Confident Employer if you identify yourself as disabled under the Equality Act 2010 definition and can demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification, we will guarantee an interview.
Your work-life balance is important to us, and we're happy to support flexible working be that through your working pattern, or hybrid working for certain roles. We just need to ensure that you have some time to connect with the rest of your team and are able to deliver the responsibilities of your role.
Responsibilities
* Manage budgets, reforecasts, track income and expenditure, and ensure funds are utilised effectively to support conservation projects and initiatives.
* Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, oversee grant funding reporting, and maintain regulatory compliance.
* Advise the leadership team on financial planning and risk management; support the entire society on individual budgets and spending.
* Contribute to the transformation programme driving visitor numbers at Bristol Zoo Project and support the progress of plans for the new Zoo.
Qualifications
* Essential and desirable criteria detailed in the person specification in the job description.
Benefits
* 30 days of annual leave (pro-rated, inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service with an option to buy up to 5 days additional holiday
* Access to our company pension scheme
* Enhanced family leave with maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* Resources to support physical, mental and financial health, including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Death in service benefit (x3 salary)
* Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans
* Flexible benefits including a health cash plan
* Discounts from retailers including gym discounts
* Hybrid working for certain roles
* Lifestyle Break after one year’s service
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Free on-site car park
To apply for this role please sign into our recruitment portal and upload your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the person specification in the job description.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
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