Financial Accountant | £45,000-£46500 | Children's Charity | Maternity Cover (up to 12 months FTC) | Hybrid - Bristol
This is an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant with Charities SORP experience to join a leading children's cancer charity on a maternity cover contract. You will play a key role in supporting the finance function at a time of change, as the organisation implements Microsoft Business Central.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting month-end processing, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial information
* Preparing quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with charity VAT legislation and optimising recovery
* Managing day-to-day cash flow in line with treasury policy and making recommendations for investment
* Assisting with statutory accounts preparation, managing audit queries, and supporting staff across the organisation with audit readiness
* Acting as systems administrator for finance systems (SUN, iPOS, JET and Business Central), managing access, training users, and liaising with providers
Person Specification
* Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with at least 12 months PQE and current membership of a professional body
* Strong technical knowledge, including charity VAT and statutory accounts preparation
* Must have experience of charity accounting (whether from practice or industry)
* Significant month-end experience (bank, accruals, prepayments, control accounts, reconciliations)
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial colleagues
* Analytical, methodical and detail-focused, with proven ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment
* Experience of Business Central is desirable but not essential
Benefits
The charity offers a supportive and inclusive culture, along with excellent benefits including:
* 30 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
* 4 wellbeing days per year
* Enhanced family and caring leave entitlements
* Pension and employee savings scheme
* Hybrid working, with flexibility around office days
Please apply now