Assistant Financial Accountant

Assistant Financial Accountant

Come and join a growing social enterprise whose mission is to create innovative solutions through enterprise that unlock social and economic opportunities for people trapped in poverty.

The finance team here at The Big Issue Group are looking for a Assistant Financial Accountant to lead on month end processing and quarterly reporting for our group of four trading companies. You will also:

• Be a key player in setting the right tone for the accounting process within the Big Issue Group's four trading companies so that they are both robust and simple.
• Providing detailed explanations to the business on its expenditure.
• Writing commentary on quarterly P&L, balance sheet movements and cash flow statements.
• Continual review of financial policies, processes, and controls with a view to improvement
• Work across all areas of the finance teams remit across the Group.

You will hold an ACCA qualification (or finalist), have experience in a similar financial accounting role (ideally in another social enterprise) and have a good working knowledge of taxation, relevant legislation and accounting systems (preferably Sage).

This is a hands on role working closely with the Head of Accounting and joining a team that has a commitment to staff development and will actively support dedicated team members in their career development.

For a full job description including the summary of responsibilities, skills, qualities and experience required for the role, please download from the link below.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays incrementally increasing with service.
• Flexible working policy
• Pension scheme
• Private Health care cover
• Enhanced Family benefits
• On-going learning and development
• Employee Assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing
• Perkpal Benefits scheme

Workplace details

Whilst this role will be based at the Big Issue Group Head Office in Finsbury Park, the finance team are mostly based remotely - currently visiting the office once per month and working the rest of the time from home. The successful candidate would be welcome to work in the office more frequently however if they desired. They should also be prepared to visit the office more frequently if the role requires.

Closing date – 20th October 2024 (23:59pm). Please note that we may invite suitable candidates for interview before the closing date. So please apply asap. 

Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities. 

Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd and Big Issue Invest Ltd (our social investment arm) and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.

For enquiries, please contact us via email. 

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