Branches and System Support Accountant

We have an opportunity for a Branches and System Support Accountant to join our fantastic Financial Accounting team at RBL.

Here at RBL we have near to 2,200 branches and 50 membership districts. This role has responsibility for processing transactions and payments regarding income and expenditure for our branches funds and legacy trusts and funds as well as providing support to branch representatives on queries relating to funds or banking.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

This key role will play a part in ensuring and improving financial controls whilst also providing training and support for our Branches and responding to incoming queries.

Reporting to our Branch and Restricted Funds Manager and working closely with the Senior Branch & Restricted Funds Accountant, key responsibilities will include:

- Ensuring that Branch Fund Initiative, Branch Property Trust and legacy accounts are properly administered and maintained and that all reconciliations are accurate
- Providing accounting support and advice to Branch Treasurers, ensuring that requests for assistance are addressed in a timely manner
- Joint management of queries coming into the Branch Accounts team and ensuring they are responded to by team members in good time
- Ensuring that legacy and property trusts are accurately accounted for and that relevant and accurate information is provided to the Senior Branch & Restricted Funds Accountant
- Preparing financial reports to assist the Senior Branch & Restricted Funds Accountant with  internal and external stakeholders

You will be AAT qualified or part-qualified CCAB with experience working in a finance role in a complex organisation, dealing with a range of stakeholders. Experience working within a helpdesk style customer service and/or data environment would be beneficial.

You will be contracted to our London, Haig House Hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week (Tuesday and Thursday) working in person at the Hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home for the remainder of the week.

Employee benefits include –

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Interview Dates:        virtual interviews week commencing 7th April 2025

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.