Accounts Senior

Hays; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic firm in Central Scotland is seeking an Accounts Senior in their Charity Team. The role involves preparing accounts and ensuring compliance with charities SORP, with opportunities for mentorship and flexible working. Ideal candidates will be part qualified, have relevant experience, and be passionate about charity work.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referral bonus

Client referral bonus

Access to Reward Gateway

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years' experience in the not-for-profit/charity sector, including 1 year at a supervisory level.
• Strong knowledge of the charities SORP.
• Passionate about charities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts and undertake independent examinations for charity clients.
• Manage workload to meet deadlines and deliver exceptional service.
• Train, mentor, and supervise team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Technical knowledge

IT skills

Education

Part qualified ACCA/ICAS or equivalent

Job description

Accounts Senior in the Charity Team

Your new company
Hays is proud to be partnering with an independent firm of Accountants and Business Advisors operating across Central Scotland with offices in Edinburgh and Dunfermline. Our purpose is to support our clients to achieve their goals and having the right people on board to deliver that service is key. As a dynamic growing firm, they are looking for people who share their purpose and values to join their audit and accounts team to make a positive impact.
Your new role
As an Accounts Senior for the Charity Team, you will prepare accounts and undertake independent examinations for not-for-profit/charity clients, ensuring compliance with SORP. You will work closely with Partners/Managers, build relationships with clients to understand their organisations and the regulatory environment they operate in, manage your own and others' workload to meet deadlines, support the manager in planning and coordinating work, deliver a service that exceeds clients' expectations, and train, mentor, and supervise less experienced team members.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you should be at least part qualified ACCA/ICAS or equivalent or QBE, with at least 2-3 years' experience in the not-for-profit/charity sector, including 1 year at a supervisory level. You should be passionate about charities, have knowledge of the charities SORP, a strong work ethic, excellent time management and organisational skills, good technical knowledge and IT skills, and strong communication skills both oral and written.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options are available. Our client offers a competitive salary, hybrid, agile and flexible working practices, workplace pension and 3 x life cover, access to their Employee Assistance Programme, employee referral bonus, client referral bonus, access to their Reward Gateway, and the opportunity to participate in their Healthy Working Lives, ESG or student mentoring groups.
What 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. #