Job Description
About Toynbee Hall
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
Department background
The finance team manage the finances and budgets of Toynbee Hall and Toynbee Hall Trading including the following responsibilities:
• Budgeting, forecasting and management accounts
• Financial accounting including annual reporting and tax
• Financial transactions including sales and purchase ledger, treasury and payroll
• The team comprises of Finance Director and Operations, Financial Controller and Finance Officer.
How we work
Our values are Inclusive, Courageous and Empowering and we expect everyone who works with us to work in a way that aligns with these values and to do their utmost to deliver our strategic objectives according to their role.
Job Purpose:
To process sales and purchase ledger transactions, ensure that the organisations financial transactions are properly recorded and that there is strong financial control.
Job Description:
Assistant Accountant Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Process financial transactions, including:
• Raise Venue Hire sales invoices
• Post purchase invoices into SAGE
• Analyse, follow up and post credit card payments
• Maintain journal log book
• Raise and process intercompany invoices Help maintain good financial controls, including:
• Bank reconciliations
• Credit control
• Manage petty cash facilities & check operation of imprest system
• Assist in the production of quarterly VAT returns for review by line manager in accordance with company procedures
Assist with the financial reporting of the organisation, including:
• Assist in the month end process:
o Process monthly journals
o Calculate and process accruals and prepayments
• Provide financial information to budget holders
• Produce ad hoc and regular financial reports, as required
• Assist with the production of the annual statutory accounts
Assist with administration and the general functioning of the Finance Department:
• Attend staff and team meetings
• Manage systems administration by keeping the information on the company s systems, including SAGE and supporting the Financial Controller as required
• Deal with queries from team and stakeholders
Support the annual audit process, including:
• Compilation of necessary information
• Production of supporting working papers
Provide cover for the Finance Officer role and reasonable cover for the Financial Controller
Perform any other tasks as reasonably required
Key Knowledge and Skills:
Strong accounting capability to be able to create accounting journals, accruals and prepayments.
Hands on accounts experience and proficiency with accounting systems (preferably Sage 200)
Very good Excel spreadsheet skills.
At least part qualification with CIMA/ACCA
Good analytical skills to understand financial reports
Good communication skills.
Personal Qualities:
Able to work in a busy office environment which demands high levels of concentration while inputting, checking and making calculations whilst also responding to staff/ customer enquiries.
Be diligent and take ownership of activity outcome.
Develop an understanding of and commitment to the organisation s values, including equal opportunities and diversity.
Willingness to participate in training and other professional development activities.
Willingness to work in the sector and possess an understanding of the core values of the Charity.
Our Benefits Package
We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.
Annual Leave
- 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
- After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
- After 3 years: +1 additional day.
- After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.
Pension
- Standard Life Pension Scheme Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%
Additional Perks & Support
- Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
- Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
- Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
- Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
- Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
- Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
- Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
- Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Perk Box
We re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!
Application deadline: 7th May 2026
