Charity Accountant in Leatherhead

Leatherhead, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/10/2026

Sector: Accountancy Practice / Charity Services

TPF Recruitment , the leading accountancy practice recruiters in the South, are delighted to be supporting a growing and well established accountancy practice with the recruitment of a Charity Accountant to join their expanding specialist Charity Services team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts or bookkeeping professional who is looking to develop a specialist career working with charities, foundations, charitable trusts and philanthropic organisations.

You will work closely with charity trustees, finance teams, investment managers and professional advisers, gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients while developing specialist knowledge across charity accounting, governance and regulatory compliance.

The Role

As a Charity Accountant, you will support a varied portfolio of charity clients across accounts preparation, bookkeeping, tax compliance, financial administration and advisory work.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing statutory accounts for charities and charitable companies under FRS 102 and the Charity SORP
  
• Assisting with accounts for charitable trusts and associated entities
  
• Supporting independent examinations and external audits
  
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports for trustees
  
• Managing day to day financial administration for a portfolio of charity clients
  
• Liaising with trustees, finance teams, professional advisers and regulators
  
• Assisting with Charity Commission filings and annual returns
  
• Preparing charity tax returns and Gift Aid claims
  
• Assisting with HMRC correspondence, VAT and other charity tax matters
  
• Maintaining accounting records using Xero and other cloud accounting software
  
• Bank, investment and control account reconciliations
  
• Bookkeeping, transaction processing and general financial administration
  
• Assisting with ad hoc projects and technical research
  
• Building strong client relationships and delivering a high standard of client service
  

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACA/ACCA, although relevant practical experience will also be considered
  
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice, finance or bookkeeping environment
  
• Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping and accounts preparation
  
• Experience using Xero and cloud accounting software
  
• Good Excel and Microsoft 365 skills
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
  
• Confident communicator with good written and verbal communication skills
  
• Previous charity accounting experience would be advantageous but is not essential
  
• Knowledge of FRS 102 and the Charity SORP would be beneficial
  
• Experience with charity tax returns and Gift Aid claims would be advantageous
  
• Genuine interest in developing specialist knowledge within the charity and not for profit sector
  

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
  
• Full study support towards professional qualifications
  
• Ongoing technical training and mentoring
  
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of charities, foundations and trusts
  
• Opportunity to develop specialist expertise within the charity sector
  
• Clear career development and progression opportunities
  
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
  
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a specialist Charity Services team
  

If you are an ambitious accounts professional looking to develop a career within a specialist area of accountancy, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and build valuable sector expertise.

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