Charity Accounts Assistant

Escapeline; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Taunton is seeking a part-time Charity Accounts Assistant. This role involves bookkeeping, financial reporting, and assisting with grant applications. Candidates should have at least 2 years of accounting experience and ideally some knowledge of charity accounting. The position offers flexible work from home arrangements and pays £14 per hour for 10 hours per week.

Benefits

Flexible working

NEST pension scheme

Annual leave of 28 days pro rata

Casual dress

Work from home

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of accounting experience.
• Experience of charity accounting would be an advantage.
• Reliable, well-organised, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Assist with grant funding applications and reports.
• Maintain accounting records and ensure correct allocation.

Skills

Accounting experience

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Quickbooks

Education

GCSE education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Quickbooks

Job description

Job Description:

Job information Charity Accounts Assistant from the Company Escapeline, located in Hybrid work in Taunton, United Kingdom. This job vacancy is open to job seekers with a GCSE education.

Escapeline is a registered charity committed to the prevention of the criminal and sexual exploitation of young people by gangs across South West England.

The role is homeworking, based in Somerset, for 10 hours per week, paid at an hourly rate of £14.

We offer flexible working, NEST pension scheme, and annual leave of 28 days pro rata.

Job Responsibility:

Reporting directly to the Treasurer, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing accurate bookkeeping and financial reporting, and assisting with grant funding applications and reports.

This role would suit a reliable, well-organised and self-motivated person, with a desire to be part of our small team making a valuable difference to children and young people in our local communities.

At least 2 years of accounting experience is essential, and an AAT qualification or equivalent is desirable. Experience of charity accounting would be an advantage.

The duties of the role include:

• Updating and maintaining accounting records on Quickbooks, ensuring that income and expenditure is correctly allocated against grant funding.
• Monthly bank reconciliations.
• Preparing invoices to clients for our services, matching remittances to invoices, and operating credit control procedures where necessary.
• Preparing monthly accounts, monitoring results against budget, and assisting the treasurer in updating the cashflow forecast.
• Assisting the treasurer to prepare quarterly finance reports for the Board of Trustees.
• Liaising with our Trusts and Foundations team to prepare budgets and financial information for grant applications.
• Maintaining our grants database and preparing finance reports to funders as required.
• Processing staff expense claims and timesheets and ensuring accurate allocation to grant funding.
• Extracting monthly reports from Just Giving and making necessary accounting entries to reconcile the account, ensuring that Gift Aid is claimed on donations where applicable.
• Assisting with preparation of year-end accounting reports as required for the annual audit.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Part-time
• Pay: £14.00 per hour
• Expected hours: 10 per week
• Benefits: Casual dress, Company pension, Work from home
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Experience: Accounting: 2 years (required)
• Work Location: Hybrid remote in Taunton