Charity Accountant: Grow with Full Study Support

TPF Recruitment; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full study support

Technical training

Career progression

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is seeking a Charity Accountant for a growing Surrey-based accountancy practice. The role covers accounts preparation, bookkeeping, tax compliance, financial administration and advisory work for charities, foundations, and charitable trusts.

You will work closely with charity trustees, finance teams and advisers, gaining exposure to governance and regulatory compliance while developing specialist charity accounting knowledge. AAT/ACA/ACCA pathways supported with study options.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACA/ACCA; relevant practical experience will be considered
• Experience in an accountancy practice, finance or bookkeeping environment
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounts preparation
• Experience using Xero and cloud accounting software
• Good Excel and Microsoft 365 skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Confident communicator with good written and verbal communication skills
• Charity accounting experience advantageous but not essential
• Knowledge of FRS 102 and Charity SORP beneficial
• Experience with charity tax returns and Gift Aid claims advantageous
• Genuine interest in developing specialist knowledge within charity and not-for-profit sector

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for charities and charitable companies under FRS 102 and Charity SORP
• Assisting with accounts for charitable trusts and associated entities
• Supporting independent examinations and external audits
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports for trustees
• Managing day-to-day financial administration for a portfolio of charity clients
• Liaising with trustees, finance teams, professional advisers and regulators
• Assisting with Charity Commission filings and annual returns
• Preparing charity tax returns and Gift Aid claims
• Assisting with HMRC correspondence, VAT and other charity tax matters
• Maintaining accounting records using Xero and other cloud accounting software
• Bank, investment and control account reconciliations
• Bookkeeping, transaction processing and general financial administration
• Assisting with ad hoc projects and technical research
• Building strong client relationships and delivering high standard of client service

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA in progress

Tools

Xero

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

TPF Recruitment is seeking a Charity Accountant for a growing Surrey-based accountancy practice. The role covers accounts preparation, bookkeeping, tax compliance, financial administration and advisory work for charities, foundations, and charitable trusts.

You will work closely with charity trustees, finance teams and advisers, gaining exposure to governance and regulatory compliance while developing specialist charity accounting knowledge. AAT/ACA/ACCA pathways supported with study options.