Assistant Financial Accountant

Altum Consulting is proud to be working with a respected UK charity during a period of transition in their search for an experienced Assistant Financial Accountant. This is an interim role which offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the charity's mission while enhancing financial operations.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll work closely with the Finance team to maintain accurate and timely financial reporting, assisting across a broad range of accounting tasks:

• Support the month-end process: accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and payroll journals

• Management of accounts payable and accounts receivables using best practice

• Provide hands-on support with day-to-day financial processing

• Share knowledge and offer training to finance and non-finance colleagues

• Help document and streamline financial procedures

• Contribute to finance projects including systems enhancements, control improvements, and ad hoc reporting

What We're Looking For

We're looking for finance professionals with a proactive, detail-oriented approach:

• Experience managing end-to-end accounts payable process using best practice

• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems

• Solid background in financial reporting and month-end processes

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Confident communicator who enjoys problem-solving and working collaboratively

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment

• Proactive and self-motivated
  
  
• Outstanding customer service

• Charity experience is desirable but not mandatory

The Offer

• Competitive day rate up to £220 per day, depending on experience

• Hybrid working model - 2 days in the office

• Chance to make a tangible impact supporting a purpose drive organisation

If you're immediately available for a 3 month contract with an possibility of extension, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a team making a real difference.