At a Glance
- Tasks: Support day-to-day finance operations and maintain accurate accounting records.
- Company: Join Big C, a leading cancer charity making a real impact in the community.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days holiday, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Bright office location with a focus on wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a difference while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in finance is a plus, but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 24100 - 26680 £ per year.
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, generally 9-5 with an hour for lunch.
Salary: £24,100 to £26,680 (depending on skills and experience)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Head Office, Centrum, Norwich Research Park.
We’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our Corporate Services team at Big C. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, balancing finances and takes pride in keeping things accurate and running smoothly. You’ll play a key role in supporting our day-to-day finance operations and maintaining accurate accounting records across the charity.
About the role
Reporting to the Assistant Accountant, you’ll provide essential day-to-day support across a wide range of finance activities that help keep the charity running smoothly. From processing invoices, posting payments, and reconciling bank accounts to producing data to assist with the month-end processing, you’ll play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring key processes are completed efficiently and on time. This is a varied role with plenty of opportunity to build your knowledge and develop your skills, with full on-the-job training and support provided. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, providing a personable and efficient service while helping ensure our finance processes remain accurate, organised and effective.
Accounting qualifications are not essential, but for the right candidate with previous experience, we would consider providing study support towards AAT level 2, offering a great opportunity to develop your skills and build a career in finance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process purchase orders, invoices, and BACS payment accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate financial records by posting income, receipts, direct payments and other transactions accurately.
- Carry out bank, petty cash and other account reconciliations to ensure records are complete and up to date.
- Supporting the Assistant Accountant with month-end processes, including journals, prepayments, accruals, cost centre and departmental account analysis and restricted fund monitoring.
- Prepare accurate data for reporting and VAT returns.
- Create and maintain spreadsheets and databases and provide timely finance information and support to colleagues across the charity.
About Big C
Big C is one of East Anglia’s largest cancer charities, having raised £50 million since the charity was established in 1980. Each year, our supporters help us raise around £3 million to support people affected by cancer in our community. We provide holistic care through Cancer Support Centres, as well as online and telephone support via our Virtual Support Centre. Income comes from donations, local businesses, grants, legacies, and 12 charity shops across the region.
Why Big C?
We’re proud to be a Best Employer three times running and offer a supportive, inclusive working environment that values wellbeing, development, and work-life balance. Our benefits include:
- 33 days holiday (FTE, including bank holidays)
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Company sick pay and life assurance
- Comprehensive wellbeing benefits including a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Opportunities for professional development
If you share these values and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Big C are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young adults and children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
When applying, please complete the online application fully. Information to support your application can be in your attached covering letter or where indicated in the application.
If you have questions about this role, would prefer to apply another way, or require information in an accessible format, please email [email protected] or call 01603 619900.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 22 November. Please note that this vacancy may close earlier once sufficient applications received.
Accounts Assistant in Norwich employer: Big C Cancer Charity
Big C is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. As a Relief Shop Manager, you will not only gain valuable management experience but also contribute to a meaningful cause, helping to provide vital support for those affected by cancer in the community. With competitive benefits such as a generous holiday allowance, pension contributions, and health resources, working at Big C in Wymondham allows you to make a real difference while enjoying a fulfilling career.
