Cameron James is currently working with an organisation within the education sector who is recruiting for an Assistant AccountantThis role reports to the Head of Finance and works closely with the Director of Finance and Operations, playing a key part in managing the organisation's finances. As the Assistant Accountant (Tax and Treasury Specialist), you will be a professional accountant, either part-qualified or qualified by experience, with a primary focus on tax.You will possess a strong understanding of core financial functions, including budgeting, management accounts, statutory accounts, ledger work, and financial regulations. Additionally, you will have expertise in VAT accounting and tax rules, supporting various aspects of financial operations.Your responsibilities will also extend to assisting with payroll administration and ensuring compliance with charity legislation. Attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a team will be essential for success in this role.Clear and professional communication will be key, as you will need to interact with colleagues at all levels. You will also be expected to provide coverage for the Head of Finance in their absence, ensuring continuity of financial management.

Accurately produce and submit monthly VAT Returns to HMRC, ensuring reconciliation with the General Ledger within the required timeframe.
Ensure VAT reclaimable from HMRC is received and reconciled, and any VAT due is paid on time.
Administer pro-forma invoices and ensure valid VAT invoices are included in the VAT Return.
Provide VAT advice to the Director of Finance and Operations, liaising with VAT consultants where needed.
Liaise with the accountancy team and internal staff to ensure proper VAT processing and provide VAT guidance on invoices.
Handle external communication with VAT advisors and HMRC queries.
Perform daily bank reconciliations and maintain the purchase ledger.
Process invoices, staff expenses, and Barclaycard transactions, and maintain supplier statement reconciliations.
Assist with month-end processes, including cashflow statements, budget reports, and fixed asset register maintenance.
Prepare and analyse monthly cashflow forecasts and monitor financial performance via management accounts.
Prepare and review month-end journals, accruals, prepayment schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Assist with statutory returns, financial audits, and the preparation of financial models for strategic planning.
Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and KPI analysis, including sector benchmarking.
Submit payroll changes and coordinate with pension providers.
Maintain the fixed asset register
Preparation of budget reports
Assisting with financial year end procedures
Preparation and analysis of the monthly cashflow including preparation of cashflow forecasts for future
years
Monitoring of financial performance through monthly management accounts and additional analysis and
reporting thereon
Prepare month end journals, accruals, prepayment schedules and balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare Trial Balance ("TB")
Review of bank reconciliation to TB
Preparation of monthly management accounts using the MIS to include Profit and Loss, Cashflow and

Ideally, you will be Qualified or Part-Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, with strong technical skills in financial and management accounting, alongside excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. Experience within the education or charity sectors would be advantageous.

The salary for this role is approximately £40,000, with the possibility of working from home during school holidays. The working hours are Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm.