Assistant Accountant

We are seeking a highly organised Assistant Accountant to provide essential support to a busy Finance Manager and teams.

This newly defined Assistant Accountant role is designed to work closely within the OnSide team together with the Youth Zones to provide proactive financial support service to drive sustainability.

This is a unique role, ideal for an individual who is AAT level 3 qualified or working towards the qualification with a desire to be part of a team within a fast paced, innovative, young-person centred charity.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role supporting a forward-thinking, collaborative team who are looking to drive ongoing development of our financial services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building effective relationships with Youth Zone teams to become the key contact for finance queries and to ensure accurate recording of financial information
• Processing supplier invoices through Dext and Approval Max to ensure accurate posting to Xero, matching to purchase orders where appropriate and highlighting any discrepancies
• Preparing and posting month-end journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation)
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting the production of monthly management accounts including bank reconciliations, accurate income reallocations and petty cash postings
• Preparing supplier and staff expense payment

Read the Role Profile. 

About You

We’re looking for someone with strong attention to detail, good IT skills and the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

You will have:

• An AAT Level 3 Qualification or working towards
• Experience working in a finance or accounts function
• The ability to maintain purchase and sales ledgers, including invoice processing
• Experience using finance systems (e.g. Xero) and strong Excel skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a Basic DBS check.

In addition, please provide the following information:

• Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (documentary evidence will be required before a job offer is confirmed)
• Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process
• How you demonstrate your commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion.

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 27 April
Interview Dates: First stage Wednesday 6 May (virtual), second stage Wednesday 13 May (in person)

Please note, we may close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.