Job Opportunity: Charity Accountant
Location: Surrey
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Sector: Accountancy Practice / Charity Services
TPF Recruitment, the leading accountancy practice recruiters in the South, are delighted to be supporting a growing and well established accountancy practice with the recruitment of a Charity Accountant to join their expanding specialist Charity Services team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts or bookkeeping professional who is looking to develop a specialist career working with charities, foundations, charitable trusts and philanthropic organisations.
You will work closely with charity trustees, finance teams, investment managers and professional advisers, gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients while developing specialist knowledge across charity accounting, governance and regulatory compliance.
Role
As a Charity Accountant, you will support a varied portfolio of charity clients across accounts preparation, bookkeeping, tax compliance, financial administration and advisory work.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing statutory accounts for charities and charitable companies under FRS 102 and the Charity SORP
- Assisting with accounts for charitable trusts and associated entities
- Supporting independent examinations and external audits
- Preparing management accounts and financial reports for trustees
- Managing day to day financial administration for a portfolio of charity clients
- Liaising with trustees, finance teams, professional advisers and regulators
- Assisting with Charity Commission filings and annual returns
- Preparing charity tax returns and Gift Aid claims
- Assisting with HMRC correspondence, VAT and other charity tax matters
- Maintaining accounting records using Xero and other cloud accounting software
- Bank, investment and control account reconciliations
- Bookkeeping, transaction processing and general financial administration
- Assisting with ad hoc projects and technical research
- Building strong client relationships and delivering a high standard of client service
Requirements
The Ideal Candidate
- AAT qualified or studying towards ACA/ACCA, although relevant practical experience will also be considered
- Previous experience within an accountancy practice, finance or bookkeeping environment
- Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping and accounts preparation
- Experience using Xero and cloud accounting software
- Good Excel and Microsoft 365 skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Confident communicator with good written and verbal communication skills
- Previous charity accounting experience would be advantageous but is not essential
- Knowledge of FRS 102 and the Charity SORP would be beneficial
- Experience with charity tax returns and Gift Aid claims would be advantageous
- Genuine interest in developing specialist knowledge within the charity and not for profit sector
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Full study support towards professional qualifications
- Ongoing technical training and mentoring
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of charities, foundations and trusts
- Opportunity to develop specialist expertise within the charity sector
- Clear career development and progression opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a specialist Charity Services team
If you are an ambitious accounts professional looking to develop a career within a specialist area of accountancy, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and build valuable sector expertise.
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