JOB TITLE: ncil.org.uk



JOB TITLE: Project Accountant Qualifications EssentialPart qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW or equivalent). Candidates who only have an AAT Accounting Qualification or equivalent but are actively studying towards one of these qualifications and have exceptional relevant experience will also be considered.ExperienceEssentialCharity or grant funded not-for-profit sector experience.Experience of working within a donor-funding environment including working on funding applications/ bids and producing financial reports to external donors.Experience of charity-specific accounting requirements, eg. restricted funds, partial exemption VAT.Relevant accounting experience (management accounting and financial accounting).Excellent technical accounting and analytical skills including the use of spreadsheets and other Financial and management software tools.Experience working with and supporting non-finance staff on the production of project budgets for grant or contract applications.Experience reviewing management accounts, identifying areas of concern in project accounts, and liaising with project management to decide on the financial and operational actions required.Experience of controlling and reconciling any or all of the following: bank, payroll, purchase ledger, sales ledger and accruals balance sheet accounts.Desirable Use of Great Plains accounting and Management Reporter reporting software.Knowledge, skills and abilitiesEssentialKnowledge of the issues and context of charity-specific project accounting, for instance full cost recovery, restricted and unrestricted fund accounting, and the treatment of VAT for charities.Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of general accounting principles and key financial controls.Ability to manage own workloads to consistently meet strict deadlines, with a pragmatic approach towards achievement of goals and resolution of problems.Highly computer literate, with excellent skills in standard office IT packages to include particularly high ability in the use of Excel.Excellent Excel skills, including regular creation and use of V lookup, SumIf, pivot tables, etc.High degree of communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts and information to non-finance staff.Able to work independently and as part of a team, both within the Finance team and across the organisation.Adherence to and understanding of the principles of equal opportunities.A commitment to the work of the Refugee Council.DesirableKnowledge of EC funded projects accounting rules and reporting requirements.March 2021We especially welcome applications from candidates from a refugee background ................
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