Junior Accountant #867

Junior Accountant #867

c. £32,500

Hybrid, England, UK

Permanent

Our partner is working with communities in often quite delicate and complex contexts, to empower them to influence decision makers positively and live more fulfilling lives. They are seeking a Senior Finance Officer, someone with strong bookkeeping, systems and all-round accounting experience to join the organisation through a period of change. The role will cover their UK & international operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accounts payable and receivables functions, ensuring the transactions are properly coded and with the appropriate supporting documentation, and maintaining the filing system.
• Complete month-end processes and journals for the UK office, and perform control account reconciliations and review month-end reports from international operations.
• Support in the implementation of the new finance system.
• Responsible for the payroll function.
• Prepare and submit GiftAid claims.
• Support in the preparation of the organisational budget, management accounts including budget versus actual variance analysis, and cashflow forecasts.
• Support in the year-end accounts preparation and reconciliation.
• Support in the development of and implementation of strong controls and processes.
• Point of contact for external stakeholders including the banks and auditor.

Requirements

• PQ accountant, with demonstrable experience of a broad range of accounting tasks, an understanding and practice of double entry bookkeeping.
• Exposure to systems, experience of working through a systems implementation is desirable, but an ability to understand and pick up new accounting systems is essential.
• Experience of working through improvements/changes in policies and processes, and supporting colleagues in implementing new procedures and processes.
• Experience of working in an international not for profit, specifically in a multi-currency environment and with an understanding of working across cultures and staff/colleagues abroad.
• Strong communication skills – written and oral – working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexible and adaptable working through a period of change.

This is a permanent role. The role is open to candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. The successful candidate will be required to be in the office 3 days/week.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.