Part Time Assistant Accountant

SF Recruitment have partnered with a business based in Ilkeston who are looking for a Part Time Assistant Accountant to work around 30 hours a week, there is also the option to work from home after the training period. This is a newly created role due to increased workload.

Role:

1. The business has grown in recent years and now requires an Assistant Accountant to help provide a solid backbone to the business, enabling it to improve its financial practices and performance.
2. The successful candidate will work closely with all members of staff joining a friendly and inspirational team.

Job Purpose:

The role will be varied and will involve a number of duties to support the Finance Manager including;

• Preparation of project reports for Senior Managers to ensure they have timely financial information for decision making purposes
• Preparation of financial reports and claims to a variety of funders in line with contract agreements
• Assistance with the improvement of the charity's financial reporting documents and procedures

Accounting:

• Using data from Xero to accurately process reports to facilitate budget tracking and variance analysis
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly management accounts
• Assist and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets, keeping and providing substantiating documentation to pass independent and governmental audits within current legislation
• Ensure all aspects of Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger are up to date and accurate
• Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested by the Finance Manager
• Assist with the preparation of the annual accounts
• Provide support to the activities of independent auditors ensuring compliance issues are met

Required experience of the Assistant Accountant:

• At least two years' experience of financial management and accounting at an appropriate level in a college or university, local authority or preferably charity
• Familiarity with cloud-based accountancy software and ideally Xero
• Ability to accurately interpret complex information and recommend sound, well-considered decisions and judgements
• Proven experience of managing a varied and heavy workload with changing priorities
• At least AAT qualified, part qualified CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or qualified by experience
• Proven computer literacy, particularly in excel to produce accurate, clear and timely reports
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Exhibit honesty and integrity at all times

If you are looking for a varied and exciting Assistant Accountant position at a growing and forward thinking business, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. I look forward to receiving your application.