Community Accountant / Finance Officer

Voluntary Action Rotherham; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in the UK is seeking a Community Accountant / Finance Officer to enhance financial management in voluntary and community organizations. The successful candidate will prepare accounts, conduct independent examinations, and provide expert advice. Flexibility in working hours is offered, with applications accepted for part-time (22.5 hrs) to full-time (37 hrs) roles. Strong communication skills and experience with accounting software are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of accounts preparation (accruals and receipts and payments).
• Knowledge of SORP and Charity/Company Law.
• Experience of working within the Charitable or Third Sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management in voluntary and community organisations.
• Deliver high-quality community accountancy services.
• Establish credibility with stakeholders.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Independent examinations

Knowledge of computer-based accounting systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Xero

Job description

Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in the Rotherham Borough. Our role is to facilitate effective action to bring about positive change in the lives of individuals and communities in the local area.

We are now looking to recruit a Community Accountant / Finance Officer to support and grow our current service in supporting organisations with accounts preparation, independent examinations and expert advice, all with the intention of delivering the strongest possible impact for the communities we support and serve.

The role will work to build upon an already successful and vital service. You will be working within a wider team, working directly with the clients and will be expected to deliver a great professional service. Our client base is broad and wide ranging, making our work interesting and different on a daily basis.

This role will support and strengthen financial management and practice in voluntary and community organisations through the development and delivery of high-quality community accountancy services.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of accounts preparation (accruals and receipts and payments), independent examinations and bookkeeping.
• Knowledge and understanding of computer-based accounting systems (e.g. QuickBooks, Sage, Xero), SORP and Charity/Company Law.
• Good experience of using Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to disseminate information in a clear way to non-financial stakeholders.

As well as having the ability to influence through a positive and respectful approach, the successful candidate must have the ability to establish personal credibility with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally. Experience of working within the Charitable or Third Sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

We are flexible in our approach to the working hours for this post and are happy to accept applications from individuals wishing to work anywhere between 22.5 and 37 hours per week.

The role may require attendance at meetings outside of normal working hours therefore, the successful candidate must be willing to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands.

Interviews for this role are likely to take place on Tuesday, 26th of August 2025.

We will review applications as they are submitted and may bring candidates forward for an interview (with reasonable notice) at any time. We may also close this vacancy early if sufficient applications have been received.

How to Apply

Please apply now with your CV and Cover Letter.