Part-Time Accountant

EA First; Diss; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity near Diss, Norfolk is seeking a part-time Accountant to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency while working 22.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will maintain financial records, prepare reports, manage accounts payable/receivable, and support budgeting activities. Candidates should have AAT, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or working towards) and experience with accounting software, preferably Xero.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Experience with accounting software...

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and journals.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations.
• Oversee payroll processing.
• Support budgeting and financial planning activities.
• Liaise with auditors and tax advisors.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.

Skills

Strong analytical and numerical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication abilities

Experience with accounting software (preferably Xero)

Ability to manage confidential information

Education

AAT, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Are you an Accountant looking for a part-time role?

We're pleased to be supporting a charity in their search for a Part-time Accountant, working 22.5 hours per week, either over 3 days or more.

As their Accountant, your role will be to ensure the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the organisation by managing accounting functions.

This is a varied role with duties including:

• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and journals in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Support budgeting and financial planning activities, including variance analysis.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies as required.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and Gift Aid claims to HMRC.

We're looking for someone with:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Experience with accounting software (preferably Xero).
• The ability to manage confidential information with discretion and adhere to data protection.

Qualifications & Experience

• AAT, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or working towards).
• Familiarity with charity or not for profit sector operations ideally.

Location:

Near Diss, Norfolk

Hours:

22.5 hours per week (over 3 or more days)

Salary:

Negotiable

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.