Management Accountant required for East Sussex Charity - Full or part time

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified accountant - 6 month fixed term contract

Client Details

An opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant candidate to join an amazing Charity and undertake a 6 month Fixed term maternity leave contract

To support the smooth and efficient running of the organisation by:

Providing efficient, flexible, high-quality financial management and reporting services;
Providing oversight of the financial administration of the department;
Ensuring the accuracy, confidentiality and security of data and sensitive information at all times.

Description

Managing Chairty Share including recording pledges, managing direct debit collections and producing regular statements
Respond to queries from other departments and treasurers,
book-keeping for the DBF including managing the main, Aided Schools and Archdeacons Loan ledgers;
reviewing bank reconciliations, receipts analysis and payment analysis prepared by the Accounts Assistant;
preparing and posting journals for clergy stipend payroll and DBF payroll;
managing accruals and prepayments
processing sensitive and confidential payments including payroll;
reviewing purchase invoices on XLedger
raising and monitoring sales invoices for the DBF, including applying correct VAT treatment to invoices
management of event management systems
preparing monthly management accounts
supporting DBF staff to use Xledger for reporting purposes
supporting treasury management by preparing the regular cashflow forecasts;
preparation of ad hoc reports for budget holders and projects as required
assisting with the annual budget setting process;
working with the Finance Director to prepare the year end accounts and answer queries from the auditors;
responsibility for filing quarterly VAT returns.
assisting with payroll and pension questions

Profile

A recognised CCAB accounting qualification, with at least three years' experience in a relevant role.
Experience of preparing VAT returns
Experience of payroll and pensions
Knowledge of the Charity SORP and experience of preparing charity accounts.. .

Experience of computerised accounts and spreadsheet applications to manage accounts.
IT literate with experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Have high attention to detail to ensure data is accurate and reliable, with good numeracy skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines, evidence of high levels of self-organisation
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and externally including ability to communicate technical issues clearly and simply to non-accountants
Be a collaborative team member, but also able to work independently and under pressure to achieve team and individual goals

Job Offer

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Generous pension

Free parking

A chance to work for a worthwhile and rewarding Charity