Important – How to Apply:
To apply for this role, you must complete our application form on the CARE website:
https://www.carenelincs.co.uk/accountsadministrator
Applications submitted directly via Indeed will not be considered.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised individual to join our team as an Accounts Administrator. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our financial operations, including day-to-day accounting, compliance, and assisting with strategic financial planning.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver the accounting function effectively, ensuring quality standards and identifying improvements.
- Work alongside the charity’s accountants to prepare year-end accounts and statutory returns, including quarterly HMRC submissions.
- Enter all transactions (income, expenditure, receipts, and payments) into Sage 50 Accounts.
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations.
- Assist the CEO with preparing annual budgets and forecasts.
- Monitor cashflow risks and take appropriate action with the CEO and management team.
- Provide timely financial and management information to the management team and trustees.
- Maintain databases to support effective service delivery.
- Liaise with internal/external stakeholders and grant funders to agreed service standards.
- Prepare and submit monthly payroll details to the accountants, including new starter checklists.
- Manage monthly pension contributions and annual reviews with Royal London.
- Prepare and submit quarterly Gift Aid schedules and issue annual Gift Aid tax statements to donors.
- Oversee monthly utility invoices.
- Process invoices and staff expenses, ensuring accuracy, authorisation, and timely payment.
- Support CARE in other tasks as required.
Experience:
- Previous experience as an Accounts Administrator or similar role.
- Proficiency in accounting software, ideally Sage.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Hours: (30 hours per week, flexible)
Salary: £21,231 pro rata
Contract: Permanent
How to Apply:
Please complete our online application form:
https://www.carenelincs.co.uk/accountsadministrator
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: Up to £21,231.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (required)
- bookkeeping: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CAA52024