Accounts Assistant (6 month temp role, social welfare charity), CIVITAS RECRUITMENT
Posted 1 day ago by Guardian Jobs
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Accounts Assistant role is a temporary position for 6 months within a historic and faith-based charity, focusing on financial operations. The successful candidate will join a supportive team in central London, responsible for essential accounting processes and compliance with internal policies. This full-time role offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring three days a week in the office. The position is ideal for individuals with relevant financial accounting experience and strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance financial accountability and communication.
- Support month-end processes including journals, reconciliations, and timeline adherence.
- Ensure timely and accurate allocation of income and expenditure.
- Manage weekly payment runs and assist with HSBCnet payments.
- Oversee accounts receivables processes, including invoicing and reconciliation.
- Administer payments for rents, grants, stipends, and third-party donations.
- Assist with annual audit preparations and financial controls.
- Monitor finance inboxes and resolve queries efficiently.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance team.
- Provide ad hoc support including project contributions and holiday cover.
Key Skills:
- Relevant experience in financial accounting.
- AAT qualified or at least three years of relevant experience.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent organisation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and adaptively.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the organisation.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
6 months temp Accts Assistant (social welfare charity) - £29-£35k per annum Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a great historic and faith-based organisation to help source their new Accounts Assistant. The organisation provides a wide range of services across its extensive estate. This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive team working to ensure the smooth financial operations of a large and impactful institution. The role is temporary for 6 months, full-time, Hybrid, 3 days a week working in central London. As a key member of the Financial Accounting team, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for providing excellent financial support and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. You will manage essential accounting processes including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, month-end procedures, and contribute to the improvement of financial systems and controls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance financial accountability and communication.
- Support month-end processes including journals, reconciliations, and timeline adherence.
- Ensure timely and accurate allocation of income and expenditure.
- Manage weekly payment runs and assist with HSBCnet payments.
- Oversee accounts receivables processes, including invoicing and reconciliation.
- Administer payments for rents, grants, stipends, and third-party donations.
- Assist with annual audit preparations and financial controls.
- Monitor finance inboxes and resolve queries efficiently.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance team.
- Provide ad hoc support including project contributions and holiday cover.
Person Specification: The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in financial accounting and be either AAT qualified or have at least three years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills, excellent organisation, and the ability to work collaboratively and adaptively are essential. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial systems is important. A commitment to the mission and values of the organisation is required. Please apply directly or contact Civitas Recruitment for a confidential discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis