Financial Accountant

Altum Consulting; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's charity is seeking a Financial Accountant for a maternity cover contract in Bristol. This role involves supporting the financial function during a pivotal time, requiring charity accounting experience and strong financial communication skills. The position offers hybrid working and benefits including 30 days annual leave and enhanced family leave entitlements.

Benefits

30 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)

4 wellbeing days per year

Enhanced family and caring leave entitlements

Pension and employee savings scheme

Hybrid working with flexibility around office days

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with at least 12 months PQE and membership of a professional body.
• Experience with charity VAT legislation and statutory accounts preparation.
• Ability to explain financial information to non-financial colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end processing for accuracy of financial information.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns in compliance with legislation.
• Manage day-to-day cash flow and make investment recommendations.
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation and audit readiness.
• Act as systems administrator for finance systems, managing access and training.

Skills

Charity accounting

Month-end processing

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

SUN

iPOS

JET

Job description

Overview

Financial Accountant | £45,000-£46500 | Children's Charity | Maternity Cover (up to 12 months FTC) | Hybrid - Bristol

This is an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant with Charities SORP experience to join a leading children's cancer charity on a maternity cover contract. You will play a key role in supporting the finance function at a time of change, as the organisation implements Microsoft Business Central.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting month-end processing, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial information
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with charity VAT legislation and optimising recovery
• Managing day-to-day cash flow in line with treasury policy and making recommendations for investment
• Assisting with statutory accounts preparation, managing audit queries, and supporting staff across the organisation with audit readiness
• Acting as systems administrator for finance systems (SUN, iPOS, JET and Business Central), managing access, training users, and liaising with providers

Person Specification

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with at least 12 months PQE and current membership of a professional body
• Strong technical knowledge, including charity VAT and statutory accounts preparation
• Must have experience of charity accounting (whether from practice or industry)
• Significant month-end experience (bank, accruals, prepayments, control accounts, reconciliations)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial colleagues
• Analytical, methodical and detail-focused, with proven ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of Business Central is desirable but not essential

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• 4 wellbeing days per year
• Enhanced family and caring leave entitlements
• Pension and employee savings scheme
• Hybrid working, with flexibility around office days

Please apply now!