Please note that this is a fixed term contract until 15th January 2027 Working hours: 35 hours per week Interview Date: To be confirmed One of the UK’s most inspiring and best known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking for a numerate Accounts Assistant to provide vital finance-oriented support role on an exciting new contract. The Salvation Army has been appointed to the Government’s new Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract to manage the support of adult victims of modern slavery in England and Wales. Through this new and extended contract, which runs for an initial five-year period, we and our specialist partners can build on expertise developed from helping more than 12,000 adult victims of modern slavery and human trafficking since July 2011. Key Responsibilities: Join us and you could soon be part of a highly productive team that manages a large supply chain. Your main focus will be on overseeing and analysing financial processes and preparing financial reports on behalf of the Contract Management Team. However, you’ll also act as a point of contact for, and work closely with, Corporate Finance teams and a Management Accountant to ensure we deliver a seamless finance service. Checking the accuracy of financial entries, preparing internal financial reports and analyses and getting accruals and pre-payments ready for approval - all are aspects of this interesting and varied role. You will need : Two A Levels and GCSE Maths and English at a grade C or above, or equivalent Proven experience of having worked in a similar role and a good understanding of bookkeeping and month end accounting practices Proficiency using Microsoft Office (with intermediate level skills in Excel and Word), Outlook and accounting systems A flair for learning new procedures and systems quickly to perform the duties of your role A positive and confident communication style, allowing you to effectively deal with a wide range of enquiries from internal and external stakeholders Excellent attention to detail and experience of managing a busy workload, working to tight deadlines and meeting your objectives successfully We’d love it if you had: A certified accounting qualification Why Join Us? At The Salvation Army, we go beyond numbers - we create impact. You'll be part of a passionate team committed to protecting and empowering survivors of modern slavery while growing your career in a values-driven organisation. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us build a future of freedom and dignity for all! We positively welcome candidates with lived experience and if you can demonstrate that you meet the minimum essential criteria you will be invited to an interview. In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile. (Please note that once the job closes the document will no longer be available to download) In the 'You have' section you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier should we feel we have received sufficient applications. I n order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments. In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting. Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and a basic DBS Disclosure check. For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications. Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.