Bookkeeper - Part Time - Bracknell, United Kingdom - Create Hope

Description

Create Hope's Vision:

We support families' emotional needs, giving people a safe space to explore and express their feelings, explore relationships and challenge communications, process past hurts, develop self-awareness and empathy, and move towards the changes they need to make.

As a Christian charity we work with people of all faith and non-faith backgrounds. Create Hope's aim is to reach out to people and enable them to find their voice through creativity. It is about individuals; showing people they matter, that everyone matters. The hope is to make a difference in someone's life; helping them see beyond their troubles.


About you:


Main objectives of job:

• To Maintain Accurate Financial Records.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Provide effective communication of financial information across the charity.
• Complete the daytoday financial tasks for the charity.

Main duties:

• Maintain accurate and uptodate financial records using accounting software (Liberty accounts).
• Processing invoices and expenses and making payments
• Raising invoices, posting all bank transactions, chasing debts, liaising with parents and schools.
• Reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts on a monthly basis.

Prepare financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for review by the Finance Manager or Chief Executive Officer.

• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring, providing insights and recommendations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations, as well as internal financial policies and procedures.
• Assist with annual audits and provide necessary documentation and support to auditors.
• Communicate regularly with staff members and stakeholders regarding financial matters and provide support and guidance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager or Chief Executive Officer.
• Monthly payroll
• Report to Finance manager.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience working as a bookkeeper or similar role, preferably in a nonprofit or charitable organization.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial recordkeeping.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Create Hope.

Person Specification:


Skills/qualifications:

• Selfmotivated and able to work independently.
• Experience and understanding of CRM.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience working as a bookkeeper or similar role, preferably in a nonprofit or charitable organization.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial recordkeeping.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good people skills, approachable manner, and willingness to invest time into people's lives.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and Anti
• Discrimination Practice
• Flexible working hours on occasions to meet the needs of the charity.
• Committed Christian and able to fulfill Create Hope's ethos through their role.

Desirable knowledge, experience, and skills:

• Previous experience of working in the voluntary sector
• Experience of working with Salesforce
• Managing budgets

Personal attributes:

• Ability to maintain professional boundries with professionals, colleagues, volunteer, and families using our services.
• Employ a flexible, empathetic, and nonjudgemental attitude towards those we support.
• Committed to Create Hope's mission and ethos.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong time management/prioritisation skills
• Highly organised

Job Type:
Part-time


Salary:
Up to £25,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 8 per week


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

- bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)


Ability to Commute:

• Bracknell (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bracknell: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 12/03/2024


Reference ID:
Bookkeeper

Expected start date: 08/04/2024