Charity Accounts Specialist | Books, Compliance & Growth

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Technical training

Mentoring

Diverse charity portfolio exposure

Job summary

TPF Recruitment Ltd in Leatherhead is recruiting a Charity Accountant to join their specialist Charity Services team. The role will handle accounts, bookkeeping and regulatory compliance for a portfolio of charities, foundations and trusts.

The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or studying ACA/ACCA, with experience in charity accounting, Xero and cloud software, and a strong eye for detail. This is a full-time role with study support and clear progression within a growing practice.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying ACA/ACCA; relevant practical experience considered.
• Experience in accountancy practice, finance or bookkeeping.
• 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 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 advantageous.
• Genuine interest in developing specialist knowledge within the charity sector.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for charities and charitable companies under FRS 102 and the 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 a high standard of client service

Skills

Excel

Double-entry bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification or ACA/ACCA in progress

Tools

Xero

Job description

TPF Recruitment Ltd in Leatherhead is recruiting a Charity Accountant to join their specialist Charity Services team. The role will handle accounts, bookkeeping and regulatory compliance for a portfolio of charities, foundations and trusts.

The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or studying ACA/ACCA, with experience in charity accounting, Xero and cloud software, and a strong eye for detail. This is a full-time role with study support and clear progression within a growing practice.