Assistant Accountant

Venn Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health charity is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a 3-month temporary contract in Central London. The role involves providing comprehensive financial support including transaction recording, payment processing, and managing ledgers. Candidates should be pursuing relevant finance qualifications like AAT and have experience in a not-for-profit setting. This position offers a competitive hourly rate in a supportive environment that welcomes early applications.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing AAT, CIMA or ACCA qualification.
• Experience in a similar role within a not-for-profit organisation.
• Skilled in using Business Central, with advanced proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Record and code transactions, invoices, and payments accurately.
• Support payment processing and manage accounts payable.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Financial procedures

Education

AAT, CIMA, or ACCA qualification

Tools

Business Central

Job description

This range is provided by Venn Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Venn Group is partnered with a leading health charity to recruit an Assistant Accountant for a 3 month temporary contract. This role involves providing day-to-day, month-end and year-end finance support to the Finance team, managing accounts payable, processing income streams, and ensuring accurate posting of transactions.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• 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
• Currently pursuing an AAT, CIMA or ACCA qualification
• Experience in a similar role within a not-for-profit organisation
• Skilled in using Business Central, or similar accounting software, with advanced proficiency in Excel
• Capable of performing effectively under pressure and managing priorities efficiently
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to report to and coordinate with multiple stakeholders

Agency reference number: J85857

Location: Central London

Duration: 3 month temporary contract, subject to further extension

Pay rate: £20-23 per hour

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Venn Group by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Accountant” roles.

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 5 months ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 months ago

City Of London, England, United Kingdom £35,000.00-£50,000.00 4 days ago

City Of London, England, United Kingdom £35,000.00-£50,000.00 4 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.