Assistant Accountant - Part Time

Finance Assistant (part time 4 days a week) Permanent Salary: 34,367 (pro rata) rising on an annual incremental basis Working arrangement: 1 day a month on site (London) Holiday: 27 days annual leave (pro rata) which includes four closure days over the Christmas period rising to 29 days after three years' service and 30 days after five years About the client Morgan Law is seeking a Finance Assistant for a Charity in the London area. Accountabilities Maintain all books of prime entry and associated records and files Ensure accurate and prompt payment of all authorised expenditure (weekly) Promptly and regularly bank all cash and cheques, ensuring their security and safekeeping at all times Control the office petty cash float and perform monthly reconciliations Prepare sales invoices as necessary and ensure debtors pay promptly Ensure that an accurate and up to date nominal ledger is maintained Regularly reconcile all control accounts including bank, salaries, PAYE, petty cash and maintain associated documents, working papers and analysis Preparing monthly payroll for review and sign off. Setting payroll payments on the banking system Assist in the production and monitoring of annual budgets and forecasts, monthly management accounts, year-end statutory accounts and any other management information required Ensure all standing order receipts are input into database Reconcile all donations recorded on donor database to accounting records, liaising with Database Officer as necessary Running transaction reports for various staff members helping them, if needed, to analyse the contents and correct errors Ensure all Gift Aid information entered on to database is accurate and income from this source is maximised Prepare most month-end journals including gift-aid, income analysis and payroll journals Prepare application to Inland Revenue for recovery of Gift Aid and other tax relief on a monthly basis Work closely with all staff, providing advice and information as required Candidate Requirements At least 3 years' experience as bookkeeper or Finance Assistant for a charity (E) Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and demonstrable experience of working within a fast-paced environment Experience and understanding of production of month-end management accounts and associated month-end processes and annual statutory accounts Highly proficient computer skills including in-depth knowledge of Excel and major Microsoft programs Proficiency in Xero accounting package and ideally Exchequer system Accuracy and attention to detail Good written and verbal communication Ability to work without close supervision and meet standards and targets Extremely proactive and eager to help Experience of assisting the audit process Campaign Timeline This is an urgent post and is open until filled. Equality & Diversity Statement Morgan Law shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment, or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers. Morgan Law will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate's merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy