Your new company
A respected and value-driven charity is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support its finance team across a range of functions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain well-rounded experience in finance within the not-for-profit sector. The role includes managing the organisation's expense system, supporting accounts payable and receivable processes, and assisting with month-end and audit tasks.
Your new role
Key Responsibilities
Administer the organisation's expense system, ensuring timely and policy-compliant payments
Process banking items and perform regular bank reconciliations
Post housing benefit and client contribution income
Run monthly income reports from the housing management system and post to accounting software
Process pharmacy claims and ad hoc accounts payable invoices
Reconcile prepayments and outstanding housing benefit/client contributions
Liaise with service managers regarding debt and financial queries
Reconcile monthly balance sheet control accounts
Post sales invoices and assist with month-end accounts for subsidiary entities.
Support internal and external audits, including fieldwork
Provide cover for accounts payable and receivable functions as needed
Carry out ad hoc duties as directed by the Finance ManagerWhat you'll need to succeed
Essential:
Previous experience in a similar finance role
Strong understanding of accounts payable/receivable and general accounting duties
Part-qualified in AAT, CIMA, or ACMADesirable:
Experience working within the charity sectorAbilities & Attributes
Essential:
Logical and methodical approach to work
High attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Dependable, accurate, and conscientious
Able to meet deadlines and manage workload effectively
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
Desirable:
Integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting
Confidence in identifying and suggesting process improvementsWhat you'll get in return
Benefits (upon full-time employment)
Up to 5% employer/employee matched pension contribution
27 days annual leave (rising to 30), plus statutory holidays
Option to purchase up to five additional days of leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Support with study feesWhat you need to do now
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