Charity Accountant

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.

The 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 will include:

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

RequirementsThe 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

BenefitsWhat's on Offer

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.

For more information, please contact Kourtney Luckett at TPF Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email .

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