Financial Accountant (Maternity Leave 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 a 12-month maternity cover contract. In this pivotal role, you will manage month-end processes, ensure VAT compliance, and prepare for audits while implementing a new finance system. The ideal candidate has post-qualification experience, strong analytical skills, and charity VAT knowledge. This position offers a hybrid work model and generous benefits.

Benefits

4 wellbeing days/year

Generous leave and pension

Family/caring leave

Employee savings scheme

Qualifications

• 12+ months post-qualification experience required.
• Strong month-end and reconciliation experience.
• Charity VAT knowledge and completion of VAT returns required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial data and improve processes.
• Administer finance systems and support transitions.
• Prepare VAT returns and optimize tax recovery.
• Manage cash flow and support investment decisions.
• Coordinate audit preparation and respond to queries.
• Communicate financial information to non-financial staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Financial systems experience

VAT compliance knowledge

Process improvement

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