Interim Accounts Assistant (Charity)

Interim Accounts Assistant (Charity) - Plymouth - £26,000 FTE

Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been exclusively engaged by a new client, a long established and highly regarded charity that urgently seek to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join them on an interim contract at their Plymouth based headquarters. This is a full time, fixed term contract with an anticipated duration of 3 months, commencing ASAP

The successful candidate will be well supported by the company’s Finance Manager and an experienced Assistant Accountant. This is a broad role that will entail interaction across all areas of the accounting function, and ensure suitable development of the existing Accounts Assistant. Key responsibilities to include:

- Daily bookkeeping using the charity’s bespoke digital accounting systems (full training provided)

- Bank reconciliations

- Overseeing the accounts payable function and manage supplier payment runs

- Assist in all aspects of accounts receivable

- Database management

- Posting journals, accruals and depreciation reports

- Prepare monthly payroll and administer employee expenses claims

- Assist with month and year end reporting

For this role we’re looking for an Accounts Assistant with a minimum of 12 months’ recently gained experience. The role would also be well suited to both an existing Accounts Assistant or a standalone Bookkeeper wishing to work within a small team. Candidates may be part/fully AAT qualified or consider themselves to be qualified by vocational experience. Good all-round accounting experience and use of modern accounting platforms essential. The role works with colleagues throughout the business and regularly liaises with long standing customers so excellent communication and customer service skills a must!

For further details and to apply for this opportunity, please contact Dan Saunders quoting reference DS10406 ASAP. Our client has advised that they hope to arrange interviews immediately upon submission of suitable candidate details so please do not delay!