SPTC/SMC Accountants Assistant

Role

Role purposeThe key purpose of this role is to support the SMC Head of Finance in the completion of day-to-day accounting tasks for SPTC and SMC. This will include reconciliations, checking payments, checking monthly payroll, posting management accounts journals and supporting the preparation of management accounts and year end statutory accounts.Key deliverablesListed below are the key elements that the role holder will be accountable for delivering:

• Supporting the rigour of monthly reporting, reconciliations and control processes, to secure up to date information for reporting purposes.
• Processing invoices, staff expenses and credit cards to the correct budget codes.
• Supporting the budget process and year end statutory accounts preparation.
• Preparing student income invoices and posting cash received.
• Taking responsibility for reconciliation of all bank accounts on a monthly basis and the posting of transactions not captured by the Processing or Giving Teams.
• Supporting the development of financial awareness across the charity and its operations at all levels of management and administration.
• Assisting the Head of Finance in ensuring strong financial controls, good governance and statutory compliance are maintained.
• Assisting with any specific projects or filing in for temporary vacancies within the HTB finance & giving team or the SMC operations team, on an ad hoc basis.
• Documenting internal procedures to accommodate changes in the organisation.
• Completing monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and following through on the resolution of any unexplained transactions.
• Preparing monthly Intercompany reconciliations and then investigating any discrepancies.
• Correct filing of all working files and documents using Sharepoint.
• Attendance at SMC National Staff meetings and working on-site at Courtfield Gardens, as agreed.
• Taking occasional lead in Finance Team prayer meetings and bible studies.Core behavioural competencies
• Works well with all fellow team members and seeks opportunities to support and serve them.
• Seeks to adopt a positive attitude to change, even when it is not fully understood.
• Always seeks to demonstrate high levels of commitment and flexibility.
• Regularly asks for feedback and looks for opportunities to learn from others and continually improve their work.
• Shows awareness and respect for different viewpoints. Keeps going, even when it is hard, but seeks appropriate help when necessary.
• Contributes fully to the day to day operation of the team or area, always seeking to be flexible and with an attitude of service
• Able to deliver routine tasks and resolve straightforward issuesEssential skills, experience & knowledgeThe following skills and experience form the minimum requirements for the role:
• Part Qualified accountant and/or extensive finance department and accounting experience.
• Well organised and confident with numbers.
• Word, Excel and Outlook experience.
• Aptitude for leaning new systems, processes and digital tools.
• Commitment to the vision and aims of the organisation.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a wide variety of tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Flexible and willing attitude.
• Confident phone and email manner.
• Effective time management with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.Desirable skills, experience & knowledge
• Finance experience within a charity is strongly desirable.