Assistant Accountant

Summary: The Assistant Accountant role at a leading health charity involves providing comprehensive finance support for a 6-month fixed-term contract. Key duties include managing accounts payable, processing income streams, and ensuring accurate transaction postings. The position requires collaboration with the Finance team to enhance systems and processes while maintaining compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates are pursuing relevant accounting qualifications and possess strong skills in accounting software and financial management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record and code transactions, invoices, and payments accurately in Business Central, ensuring compliance with finance procedures
• Support payment processing, including international transfers, BACs runs, and staff expenses administration
• Manage and reconcile trade, staff purchase ledgers, and petty cash, ensuring controls are followed
• Process income from online platforms, bank cash/cheques, and raise sales invoices promptly and accurately
• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, accounts payable, and income accruals
• Monitor and manage outstanding debts, liaising with customers and suppliers as required
• Contribute to system and process improvements, supporting finance system upgrades and ensuring GDPR compliance
• Assist with year-end financial statements, annual audits, and respond to auditor queries
• Monitor the Finance inbox and forward relevant queries to other members of the Finance team

Key Skills:

• Currently pursuing an AAT, CIMA or ACCA qualification
• Skilled in using Business Central, or similar accounting software, with advanced proficiency in Excel
• Strong expertise in accounting and financial management
• Capable of performing effectively under pressure and managing priorities efficiently
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to report to and coordinate with multiple stakeholders

Salary (Rate): £36,000

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

IR35 Status: Fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other