Job Title
Assistant Management Accountant - Maternity Cover
Location
UK
Salary
Officer level 7, Step 1 : £30,987 pa
Contract
Full-time, 15‑month Fixed Term - Maternity Cover, Hybrid
Reporting to
Management Accountant
Overview
This role provides financial and analytical support to the UK finance team during a fixed‑term maternity cover period. The Assistant Management Accountant will assist in the reconciliation of income received, preparation of journal entries, completion of monthly reconciliations, and contribute to financial reporting to support the organisation.
Responsibilities
Administration of purchase ledger, including preparation of documentation, review of staff expenses, arranging appropriate approval and authorisation, entry into the finance system, creation of weekly payment run and bank payment file and sending remittance advices to suppliers.
Handling petty cash transactions, and entry into financial system.
Preparation of expenditure authorisation forms for staff travel, including calculation of appropriate meal rates and analysis of advances to be made to employees.
Preparation of credit card transactions and posting into financial system.
Accruals and Prepayments.
Review of bank statements.
Preparation of income reports for donations received, and liaising with fundraising team to ensure all donations recorded in financial system.
Reconciliation of donation income to cash received.
Forecasting of income to be received.
Production of monthly Management reports for UK departments.
Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Preparation of quarterly Gift in Kind and Gift Aid Claims.
Provide support during the annual external audit.
Preparation of timesheets for the UK office.
Financial related degree or similar.
Working towards a professional Accountancy qualification.
Interest in international development.
Essential Skills
- Excellent numeracy and financial awareness
- Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office, with excellent Excel skills
- Good organisational skills, creative thinking and excellent written & oral communication skills
- Flexible, self‑motivated and hard‑working individual who will work well in a dynamic and creative team in a fast‑moving environment
- Fast learner and highly organised
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
Values
- Focus on the girl as client
- Partner with the Community
- Be transparent and accountable
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
CAMFED is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from marginalised communities.
The duties and responsibilities in this role profile are not exhaustive and are subject to change following the needs of the organization. A job profile needs to be flexible enough to allow us to be adaptive as an organization.
Contact Details:
CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education Recruitment Team
