Interim part time Management Accountant for leading East Surrey Charity
CIMA/ACCA/ACCA qualified
Client Details
You will be responsible for ensuring month end deadlines are met, processing the payroll journal and lead on the reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts and bank accounts. You will be responsible for the preparation and submitting of monthly pension returns and quarterly VAT returns. You will lead on the preparation of monthly management accounts, provide cover and deputise for the Head of Finance
Description
- Lead on the month end timetable working with colleagues in the team to ensure deadlines are adhered to
- Reconcile key balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis and as part of the preparation of the annual accounts
- Prepare and process the four monthly pension returns for Scottish Widows, Local Government Pension Scheme and Peoples Pension
- Prepare and process the quarterly VAT return
- Post payments from the bank statement and reconcile the bank accounts on a weekly basis
- Process the monthly payroll and timesheets journal, accruals, prepayments and Magic Bookings income journal
- Prepare the monthly budget holder reports and assist the Head of Finance with the overall preparation of the month management accounts
- Along with the rest of the Finance team answer queries from colleagues across the organisation and as part of the annual audit.
- Manage the Chart of Accounts and maintenance of the finance system
- Processing of company card transactions onto the finance system on a monthly basis.
- Work closely with the Head of Finance in the transition to a new finance system next financial year.
- Assist the Head of Finance with preparing ad hoc financial returns as required and elements of the annual accounts.
- Provide cover for colleagues in the finance team when they are on leave
- Cover some of the Head of Finance responsibilities during their absence to include reviewing BACS payments, submitting membership Direct debit payments and dealing with queries from staff.
- Other adhoc finance duties as required
Profile
Fully qualified accountant (CCAB)
Understanding of finance accounting IT systems
Understanding of using Access Dimensions
Understanding of how the VAT partial exemption calculation works
Understanding of Office 365, Teams and Sharepoint
Recent experience of preparing and processing monthly journals including payroll and income.
At least 2 years recent experience in a management and/or financial accounts role
Advanced excel skills and ability to use Vlookups, SumIfs and pivot tables
Knowledge and experience of working in the charity or non for profit sector
Experience of charity finance accounting
Job Offer
£25-30 per hour
Part time hours - Either 21 or 28 hours each week
Free parking
Hybrid working
Possible temp or perm option