Part time Accounts Assistant

Posted 22 February 2023
Salary £25000 - £30000 per annum + pro rata
LocationGreat Malvern
Job type Permanent
DisciplineFinance
ReferenceKT 3505_1677066668
Contact NameKate Turnbull

Job description

Part time Accounts Assistant

Working for a fantastic, team orientated local charity, the Finance Officer will assume responsibility for creating, developing and maintaining the charity's financial and associated administrative functions. With flexibility on days and hours, there is also an excellent office environment and additional benefits.

Some key duties and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

  • Updating annual budgets and monitoring performance
  • Day to day accountancy and bookkeeping
  • Producing regular management information reports
  • Working with the external management accountant to plan and co-ordinate the annual audit
  • Assisting with applications for charity funding
  • Monitoring and managing the internal financial controls ensuring compliance with administration and financial regulations
  • Bookeeping
  • Other duties as required by the Chief Executive

Skills and experience:

  • AAT Level 4 Diploma or experience to the equivalent level.

  • Experienced in bookkeeping, handling petty cash and accounts work including reconciliation

  • Experience of financial administration in company or charity, including bank reconciliations, purchase ledger and sales ledger.

  • Experience of financial reporting, scorecards and/or dashboards

  • Skilled in achieving consistent and accurate records and reports from bookkeeping to audit

  • Advance level skills in Excel and Microsoft Office Word and Outlook etc. is essential

  • Experience of contracts and monitoring compliance

You will also need:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to present financial information in a variety of formats so that it is accessible for staff and Board members who do not have a financial background

  • Able to deal appropriately with a wide range of people including colleagues, suppliers and members of the public in all parts of the UK and abroad

  • A professional and proactive approach, a person who works on own initiative and prioritises work with minimum supervision

  • Quick and accurate under pressure, methodical, organised and attentive to detail.

  • Ability to deal with several tasks at once in a busy office and meet deadlines on top of routine tasks

Based in Malvern, our client is offering a salary of £25 - £30k pro rata and is looking for 22.5 - 30 hours per week over 4-5 days