Charity Accountant

Located in Canterbury, our client, a leading chartered accountancy practice is looking for a Charity Accountant to join their team. They boast a highly reputable and successful not-for-profit and charity-focused team and this is a rare but fantastic opportunity to join them.

As an Accounts Senior specialising in the Charity/Not-for-Profit sector, you will be based in the firm's Canterbury offices. Your primary focus will be within the charity and not-for-profit sector group, where you will play a crucial role in independently examining charity accounts.

You will also have exposure to compiling and overseeing accounts preparation. You will be responsible for leading and training assistants and reviewing their work with excellent progression prospects on offer. You will also assist the Managers and support them with ad-hoc project work.

For this Charity Accountant position in Canterbury, you need to be a part-qualified or qualified ACA or ACCA, or qualified by experience.

• Experience within at least a small firm, preparing accounts and undertaking Independent Examinations for not-for-profit entities
• Ideally know the charity SORP
• Experience with your portfolio of clients with the ability to manage their clients' needs
• Passion for the not-for-profit sector
• Enthusiasm and support assistant managers and managers
• Collaborative working with other teams in the business

• Salary of £42,000- £46,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to purchase more
• Income protection
• Death in service benefit
• Time off for voluntary work
• Employee shopping discounts including restaurants, travel, gym membership etc.
• Interest-free car and motorbike loans
• Support to complete further studies
• Additional benefits