Financial Accountant Maternity Cover (Up to 12 months)

Morgan Law; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's health charity in Bristol is seeking a Financial Accountant for maternity cover. The position involves leading month-end processes, managing VAT compliance, and transitioning to a new finance system. Ideal candidates will be CCAB qualified with at least 12 months of experience. This role offers a salary of £47,000, generous leave, and wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

4 wellbeing days/year

Generous leave and pension

Family/caring leave

Employee savings scheme

Qualifications

• 12+ months post-qualification experience.
• Experience completing VAT returns.
• Experience with financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial data and continuous process improvement.
• Administer finance systems and support system transition.
• Prepare VAT returns and optimise tax recovery.
• Manage cash flow and support investment decisions.
• Coordinate audit preparation and respond to queries.
• Communicate financial info to non-financial staff.

Skills

Strong month-end and reconciliation experience

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Charity VAT knowledge

Education

Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Financial Accountant

Maternity Cover (Up to 12 months)

£47,000

To start ASAP

Bristol /Hybrid

Financial Accountant required for a leading specialist children's health charity on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. The Finance team is undergoing an exciting period of transformation, including the implementation of a new finance system. This is a key role where you will help lead the month-end processes, statutory accounts, VAT compliance, and audit preparation. You'll play a key role in implementing a new finance system (Microsoft Business Central) and act as systems administrator for financial platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial data and continuous process improvement
• Administer finance systems and support system transition
• Prepare VAT returns and optimise tax recovery
• Manage cash flow and support investment decisions
• Coordinate audit preparation and respond to queries
• Communicate financial info to non-financial staff

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with 12+ months post-qualification
• Strong month-end and reconciliation experience
• Charity VAT knowledge and experience completing VAT returns
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Experience with financial systems; Business Central desirable

Benefits

• 4 wellbeing days/year
• Generous leave and pension
• Family/caring leave
• Employee savings scheme