Charity Finance Accountant: Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting

HTB Group Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash plan

Enhanced parental leave

Training and development resources

Job summary

Alpha International is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented finance professional to join our Finance Team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your accounting career within an international charity.

You will gain exposure to management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and year-end processes, in a supportive, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related subject or studying towards an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in a finance or accounting role with exposure to month-end, reconciliations, budgeting or financial reporting.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good Excel skills and confidence with financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, journals and supporting financial analysis for accurate reporting.
• Review twice-monthly purchase ledger payments, including due diligence for outward grants and resolving queries.
• Assist with preparation of management accounts, forecasts, annual budgets and financial reports.
• Support controls and compliance activities, including supplier approvals and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with year-end processes, audits and Charity Commission reporting.
• Provide financial information to budget holders and the Giving Team.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting efficiency.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical ability

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Studying towards ACCA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Alpha International is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented finance professional to join our Finance Team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your accounting career within an international charity.

You will gain exposure to management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and year-end processes, in a supportive, collaborative team environment.