Alpha International Assistant Accountant
Description
Alpha International is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented finance professional to join our Finance Team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting career within an international charity. Alongside core day-to-day accounting tasks, you will gain exposure to management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and year-end processes, all within a supportive and collaborative team.
Applications for this role will close on Sunday 25th October. The salary for this role is £32,000 - £38,000.
Some of the key responsibilities include:
- Prepare monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, journals and supporting financial analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Review twice-monthly purchase ledger payment runs, including due diligence for outward grants, and investigate any queries or discrepancies.
- Assist with the preparation of management accounts, forecasts, annual budgets and financial reports.
- Support financial controls and compliance activities, including supplier approvals and regulatory reporting.
- Assist with year-end processes, audit requirements and Charity Commission reporting.
- Provide financial information and support to budget holders and the Giving Team.
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting efficiency.
Requirements
Essential Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related subject, or studying towards an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Experience working in a finance or accounting role, including exposure to month-end processes, reconciliations, budgeting or financial reporting.
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Charity or not-for-profit sector experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
- A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
- 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) , which increases with length of service
- Pension scheme contributions
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
- Medicash plan
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- Access to training and development resources to help you grow in your role
Skills
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Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Resume, Cover letter, Please outline how you heard about us, and any involvement you have with HTB Group?, In a few lines describe your faith journey?, Which church are you an active member of?, Have you ever attended an Alpha course?, As per the requirements of the Charity Commission guidelines, please outline any business, personal or other relationship that you have with any member of the HTB Parochial Church Council (PCC) or any director or one of HTB's connected charities (Alpha International, SPTC, WWT or CFEO), Do you have any unspent convictions? Applications from ex-offenders are welcomed and will be considered on their merit. Convictions that are irrelevant to the job will not be taken into account. You are required to disclose any convictions that are not 'spent' by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974., Do you have the right to work in the United Kingdom?, If you have previously applied for role/s within the HTB group, please provide details, or if this is your first application please state 'none', I confirm that the above information is accurate to the best of my knowledge
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- While this role is based out of our London office we currently expect all staff to be in the office on a Tuesday and Thursday as a minimum. There may be additional days you are required to be in the office from time to time or ongoing. Please confirm that this is possible for you. If you prefer a fully remote role please ask to be considered for our Talent Pool as we do have some fully remote roles from time to time.