Assistant Accountant

Your new company A respected and value-driven charity is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support its finance team across a range of functions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain well-rounded experience in finance within the not-for-profit sector. The role includes managing the organisation's expense system, supporting accounts payable and receivable processes, and assisting with month-end and audit tasks. Your new role Key Responsibilities Administer the organisation's expense system, ensuring timely and policy-compliant payments Process banking items and perform regular bank reconciliations Post housing benefit and client contribution income Run monthly income reports from the housing management system and post to accounting software Process pharmacy claims and ad hoc accounts payable invoices Reconcile prepayments and outstanding housing benefit/client contributions Liaise with service managers regarding debt and financial queries Reconcile monthly balance sheet control accounts Post sales invoices and assist with month-end accounts for subsidiary entities. Support internal and external audits, including fieldwork Provide cover for accounts payable and receivable functions as needed Carry out ad hoc duties as directed by the Finance ManagerWhat you'll need to succeed Essential: Previous experience in a similar finance role Strong understanding of accounts payable/receivable and general accounting duties Part-qualified in AAT, CIMA, or ACMADesirable: Experience working within the charity sectorAbilities & Attributes Essential: Logical and methodical approach to work High attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Dependable, accurate, and conscientious Able to meet deadlines and manage workload effectively Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset Desirable: Integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting Confidence in identifying and suggesting process improvementsWhat you'll get in return Benefits (upon full-time employment) Up to 5% employer/employee matched pension contribution 27 days annual leave (rising to 30), plus statutory holidays Option to purchase up to five additional days of leave Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Support with study feesWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)