Job Description

Job Description

• Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the accounting system (currently using Sage 50 Accounts);
• Maintain financial files and records including electronic copies of all contracts, invoices and relevant documentation;
• Manage and reconcile the accounts payable and accounts receivable;
• Process invoices and staff expenses;
• Reconcile the monthly bank statements;
• Assist with the annual statutory audit.

• Contribute to and manage appropriate internal reporting systems in order to effectively manage and report on expenditure on a project by project basis;
• Collate financial information and prepare reports for donors in accordance with their individual requirements;
• Maintain electronic files of funding agreements, contracts and relevant expenditure;
• Support compliance of grants with financial and other policies;
• Produce reforecasts where required by the donor with input from grant budget holders.

The Successful Applicant

• Working towards a qualification in bookkeeping or accountancy such as ACCA, CIMA;
• Minimum 3 year's recent exposure in relevant comparable roles within the charity sector;
• Working knowledge of donor reporting and restricted / unrestricted grants management;
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Previous experience of SAGE 50 accounting software and openness to learning new systems;
• Comfort with working in multiple currencies
• Willingness and ability to work from home as the organisation is currently reviewing its office arrangements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working towards a qualification in bookkeeping or accountancy such as ACCA, CIMA; • Minimum 3 year's recent exposure in relevant comparable roles within the charity sector; • Working knowledge of donor reporting and restricted / unrestricted grants management; • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel • Previous experience of SAGE 50 accounting software and openness to learning new systems; • Comfort with working in multiple currencies • Willingness and ability to work from home as the organisation is currently reviewing its office arrangements