Accountant - Part Qualified

Minstead Trust has a fantastic opportunity for an Accountant – Part Qualified (ACCA/CIMA)

Location: Minstead, New Forest (Outskirts of Totton)

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Job Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week)

Great Employee Benefits:-

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• A Celebration Day’s Leave for Your Birthday
• Death in Service Insurance
• Company Pension
• Health Care Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Free Parking

Minstead Trust, a leading learning disabilities charity based in the beautiful New Forest, on the outskirts of Totton, is offering the opportunity for an Accountant to join its experienced and friendly Finance Team.

The Trust is now embarking on an exciting new 5 year strategy aimed at going beyond typical support, delivering exceptional care with a focus on inspiring and influencing the community, further breaking down stigma and empowering those we support to reach their full potential.

Our Accountant will support the team in the production of the Management Accounts, reports and KPIs and will assist in ensuring the smooth running of monthly and annual processes. The Accountant will also be responsible for providing financial guidance across the Trust and ensuring that all financial statements are accurate.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the production of Management Accounts and the monthly departmental packs
• Manage cash flow, petty cash and banking procedures appropriately including reconciliations
• To process Partial Exemption Quarterly VAT
• To perform all month end processes including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• To review and reconcile donation income, providing key information to Development team as required
• To support the wider Finance Team with purchase ledger and sales invoice functions
• To routinely review procedures and implement all relevant changes
• To support on Finance projects as required including annual audits

Personal Specification

• Part qualified ACCA/CIMA (Essential)
• Working knowledge of Sage 50 or similar (Essential)
• Strong excel knowledge and skills (Essential)
• Experience of month end processes (Essential)
• Experience of data analysis and reporting writing (Essential)
• Full driving licence (preferred due to location)

All staff working for, or on behalf of Minstead Trust, understand their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults at risk and know who to escalate concerns to within Minstead Trust.

Due to the nature of this employment sector your application is subject to a successful Disclosure and Baring Service check (DBS).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Minstead, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• accounting: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person