Financial Accountant - 12 Month FTC
Robertson Bell are delighted to be partnering with a respected charity based in Bristol as they recruit for a Financial Accountant on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team, playing a key role in the organisation’s month-end, year-end and reconciliation processes.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Supporting the month-end process, preparing journals and ensuring the accuracy of management accounts.
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Completing detailed balance sheet and control account reconciliations, providing commentary and analysis where required.
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Managing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies in a timely manner.
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Assisting with the year-end audit, preparing schedules and liaising with external auditors.
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Supporting VAT accounting and ensuring compliance with charity VAT regulations.
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Acting as system administrator for the finance system and assisting with financial data submissions to external bodies (including government surveys).
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Collaborating with colleagues across finance and the wider organisation to ensure smooth financial operations.
The successful candidate will:
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Be a qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) – qualified by experience will also be considered.
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Have strong experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
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Demonstrate proven skills in month-end processes, reconciliations and year-end audit preparation.
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Have good knowledge of charity VAT and related compliance requirements.
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Be highly organised, analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with the expectation of attending the Bristol office two to three days per week. If you’re an experienced finance professional looking to make an impact within a meaningful organisation, we’d love to hear from you. You must be available to start in the next couple of weeks.
