About the Role:
We are looking for aFinance and Projects Accountantto take ownership of day-to-day financial operations within a charitable organisation. This role combines hands-on accounting with project support, management reporting, and financial business partnering. You will provide clear financial insight to senior leadership and ensure robust financial controls, helping the organisation remain financially sustainable while delivering exceptional services to the community.
You will work closely with the Director of Finance, supporting management accounts, budgeting, project costing, and funding analysis. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive accountant to make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting
1. Support the preparation of month-end and year-end accounts in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
2. Assist with annual audits, preparing accurate schedules and reconciliations.
3. Oversee general ledger activities and monitor regulatory returns.
Management Accounting & Projects
4. Prepare management accounts with variance analysis and commentary.
5. Support annual budget setting and cost control across projects.
6. Provide financial analysis for funding bids, grants, and service costing.
Process Improvement & Systems
7. Support the development and implementation of finance systems and reporting tools.
8. Contribute to financial policy development and improved internal controls.
9. Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and support digital transformation initiatives.
Business Partnering & Support
10. Build effective relationships across teams to provide financial guidance.
11. Present financial information clearly for non-financial colleagues.
12. Assist with business cases, project costing, and financial planning.
Additional Responsibilities
13. Support fundraising activities where appropriate.
14. Represent the organisation positively in all interactions.
Person Specification:
15. Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and reporting functionality.
16. AAT/ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or studying towards
17. Experience preparing management accounts
18. Solid understanding of financial reporting standards
19. Knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and financial planning processes
The organisation offers a supportive and rewarding working environment, with a range of benefits designed to promote well-being, professional development, and work-life balance:
20. Excellent training and development opportunities to support career growth.
21. Competitive salaries
22. Pension schemes
23. Flexible working options, including compressed hours, annualised hours, flexi-time
24. Childcare voucher scheme to support working parents
25. 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays for full-time staff; pro-rata for part-time staff
This is a hands-on role offering variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution through your financial expertise.