The Company
Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be partnering a charity who deliver a tangible community service in the recruitment of a financial analyst. We are working with them in the recruitment of an accountant who will not only look at BAU accounting activities but also look at analysing key data, processes and historical trends in growing the services provided.
Benefits include
Free gym membership
Retail perks/discounts
Outstanding pension scheme
Highly generous holiday entitlement
The vacancy, effectively a newly created role will be based from home one day per week and the rest of your time in the office.
This is a part time role which we expect to be for 20 hours per week, however the working week for a full-time member of staff is 35 hours per week.
Reporting to the head of finance you will work/oversea the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
The Responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to oversee the general ledger function and to free time for the head of finance to focus on strategic financial matters. In addition, the role will look at the commercial data that the company have to aid in decision supporting activities when embarking on new strategic plans.
On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;
Working closely with the transactional team to ensure transactions are processed within contractual terms.
Responsible for the completion of month end account packs.
Completion of monthly accruals and prepayments.
Review of accounting procedures with a view to shaping the team into a more efficient and effective operation.
Liaise closely with key stakeholders within finance, operations and marketing to aid decision support.
Work on the information systems to ensure that key data held is of quality and relevance.
Overall, work with the head of finance to improve processes and service that that accounting team deliver to the widder business.
The Requirements
Ideally you will be a professionally qualified accountant, however qualified by experience accountants will be considered, however you must have practical accounting experience within a UK based business/charity for a minimum of 4 years.
This role is for 20 hours per week, however is a permanent role and is not open to candidates who have student VISA`s. It would suit an individual who is looking for a family friendly role or potentially a return to work for a paternity/maternity period.
The key skills that we seek are financial management, financial analysis, and process improvement. This role will be a challenging post but will be hugely rewarding within an environment that is friendly, warm and inclusive.
I have placed multiple candidates within this charity and all have come back to me to thank me for placing them in such a lovely environment.
Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity.
If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me.
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