About The Role
Closing date: 6th May
Application Process: Please ensure you apply with your CV and a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Are you a part qualified Accountant looking to use your skills and accounting knowledge to help address the biggest health issue in the UK today?
We are looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join our friendly Finance team as we continue to build our team of passionate people that rise to any challenge. We are looking for someone who would love to be part our success, as we progress our Finance transformation journey and strengthen the Financial Accounting function for the Society.
In this role, you will be involved in key processes that underpin the sound management of both the financial accounting function and the transactional accounting teams.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
* Playing a key role in the delivery of the month end process, including preparation and posting of certain journals.
* Preparing accurate and transparent balance sheet reconciliations.
* Assisting with deliverables for the statutory accounts and year end audit.
* Liaise and collaborate with Finance Business Partners and Financial Accounting and Transactional teams to ensure that financial policies and procedures are understood and robustly managed.
* Assist with the preparation of other external reporting.
* Participating in ad-hoc finance projects.
* Suggesting and actioning improvement to current processes when recognised.
Alzheimer's Society have recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction and we're incredibly proud of this achievement.
This post will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service (England & Wales). If you require further information regarding Criminal Records Check, then please contact: [email protected]
About you
* Part qualified accountant ( ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with prior experience in a financial accounting role.
* Experience of working with ERP finance systems. Knowledge of Unit 4 (Agresso) Finance System (desirable)
* Experience in management accountant.
* Knowledge of financial accounting standards and a good understanding of financial policies, processes and controls
* Can-do attitude with an ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
* Resilient individual with a desire to deliver process improvements.
* Flexible and driven to provide outstanding support to your team and wider colleagues.
Person Specification
* Excellent and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Excellent IT skills and extensive experience/knowledge on using Microsoft packages, particularly Excel.
* Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
* Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
* Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
* Advocate for Alzheimer's Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.
* Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
About You
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don't shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best. #J-18808-Ljbffr