Organisation: Community360
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week (flexible and open to discussion)
Location: Based in Colchester, with the option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 pro rata, depending on experience
Please note: Please upload your CV and cover letter when submitting your application by following the link https://hr.breathehr.com/v/accounts-assistant-47531, as documents can only be uploaded within 24 hours of registration.
About us
Community360 is an established independent charity dedicated to connecting, supporting, and developing thriving local communities across Colchester and the wider Essex area. Since 1968, we have operated at the heart of the voluntary sector, running vital frontline services from community transport to social prescribing. Through our innovative Community Roots Accounting Services, we provide essential financial leadership and bookkeeping support to local non-profits, small businesses, and social enterprises, empowering them to remain sustainable and legally compliant.
By joining our passionate, resilient, and collaborative team, you will not just be managing figures; you will be directly strengthening the social fabric of your local community and ensuring that vital grassroots organisations have the financial stability they need to change lives.
About the Role
We are seeking detailed-oriented and reliable Accounts Assistant in the Colchester area to manage the financial records for various local businesses and charities. Successful candidates will have a keen eye for detail and a passion for numbers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and manage all financial functions, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments.
- Record all financial transactions in the appropriate ledger using bookkeeping software, spreadsheets, or database and re submitting VAT returns.
- Reconcile bank statements and report any discrepancies.
- Prepare financial statements, such as balance sheets and income statements.
- Manage payroll functions.
- Ensure financial records comply with legal requirements.
- Provide administrative support and handle communications with client maintaining strong professional relations.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.
- Proficiency a variety of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage) as well as MS Office (especially Excel).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to spot numerical errors.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to maintain a complete and systematic set of business transactions.
- Excellent time-management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
- Good communication skills for interacting with clients and colleagues.
- Basic understanding of data privacy standards.
Experience:
- Experience in a similar role is essential.
- Familiarity or experience working within the specific industry related to the vacancy is advantageous.
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday (pro-rota for part time. Including bank holidays)
- An extra day’s holiday for your birthday (after passing probation)
- Five extra days holiday (pro-rata) after five years’ service
- Up to three days volunteering per year (after passing probation)
- Development opportunities
- Full training and a robust induction
- Social and Wellbeing programme
- Access to Colchester Travel Scheme
- Pension Scheme 6% paid for by employer
Notes:
- Covering letter is mandatory and must demonstrate how you meet essential criteria highlighting previous experience, training and other skill sets, should be a maximum of 2 pages.
- Upload your CV and cover letter to the BreatheHR portal via Community360’s vacancies page https://hr.breathehr.com/v/accounts-assistant-47531.
- You will not be considered if CV and a covering letter with the evidence requested is not provided.
- Community360 may close the vacancy early if enough applications are received.
- Please note we cannot provide feedback on unsuccessful applications
- If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us, telephone: 01206 505250, email: [email protected]
Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Colchester
