Assistant Accountant

The Salvation Army; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization seeks an Assistant Accountant to maintain financial systems and support the finance team. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate monthly management accounts and annual reports. Candidates should have relevant accounting qualifications and practical experience with financial systems, fostering a culture of collaboration within a charity-focused environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Generous travel to work allowance

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Café discount

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 or above or studying for ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW.
• Hands-on experience with financial systems.
• Clear communication of accounting concepts to users.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the organisation’s financial systems.
• Collaborate on enhancing financial systems.
• Assist in producing monthly and annual financial reports.

Skills

Financial systems

Technical accounting concepts

Prioritization

Education

AAT Level 3

CCAB professional accountancy qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Sage

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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We are hiring for an Assistant Accountant (Systems) to join the team!

The organisation is an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £39,794.01 pa plus travel to work allowance up to £3,800 pa

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Contributory pension scheme; generous travel to work allowance; 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays per annum, café discount.

Closing Date: 11th June 2025. Please note that this role may close sooner than advertised.

About the Role

In brief, this role involves:

• Maintain the organisation’s financial systems, providing support and guidance to users.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance and develop financial systems that meet the evolving needs of IHQ.
• Assist the Systems Accountant and wider finance team in ensuring the efficient production of monthly management accounts and annual statutory financial statements.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• AAT Level 3 or above or currently studying for a CCAB professional accountancy qualifications (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW).
• Hands-on experience using financial systems (e.g. NetSuite, Sage, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Ability to explain technical accounting or systems concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance users.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

A full list of criteria can be found on the job description and person specification.

You will need to have the right to work in the UK and be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of the organisation.

If you feel you have the necessary experience and would like to join the team, apply today! You will be redirected to the charity’s website where you will need to complete their online application process, please note CVs will not be accepted.

Other roles you may have experience with could include Accountant, Junior Accountant, Trainee Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Business Accountant, Accounts Systems, Accountancy Systems, AAT,CCAB, ACCA, CIMA,ICAEW

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Customer Service

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations, International Trade and Development, and Religious Institutions

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