Interim Assistant Accountant

MLC Partners are working with a reputable Charity to recruit and interim Assistant accountant. They are seeking an experienced and capable individual who can work independently with minimal guidance and contribute effectively during a critical period as we prepare for the financial year end on 31 March 2026.

Responsibilities:

Accounting & Finance Support

• Lead on the daily accounting operations including journals, accruals, prepayments, and general ledger maintenance
• Lead on month-end and year-end close processes as per the organisation month end timetable
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations monthly
• Reconcile the revenue in the P&L to the income tracker
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes

Invoice processing and payment runs

• Process invoices daily on Unifi, ensure it is coded to the correct class and department
• Follow up with budget holders to ensure invoices are approved weekly
• Prepare payment runs fortnightly
• Ensure bank recs are completed after the payment run

Banking project:

• Automate the payment run from NetSuite to the bank:

1. Bank feeds
2. Payment file generation and uploads
3. Automated reconciliation rules

• Automate bank reconciliation process
• Identify manual finance processes and recommend automation or efficiency improvements
• Test, document, and support system enhancements or upgrades related to banking and payments

Controls & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and approval workflows
• Maintain accurate documentation for automated processes
• Support compliance with company policies and banking requirements

Skillset required:

Essential

• Experience in an accounting or finance support role
• Experience in Charity sector
• Working knowledge of NetSuite ERP
• Experience with bank reconciliations and payment processing
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Exposure to finance automation, bank feeds, or payment integrations
• Understanding of payment files (BACS/SEPA)

We are looking for candidates who can start immediately, working hybrid until mid-April. Applicants are under constant review and the job might be filled before the advert closes. For further information please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.