Threshold is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee that helps prevent homelessness by providing free advice to people in housing difficulty and campaigning for a fairer housing system. Threshold wishes to enhance its finance team by the addition of a qualified accounting technician working closely with our Financial Controller and following appropriate on-the-job training where required.
What You'll Do Assist in ensuring that the organisation maintains adequate accounting records and complies with all matters of financial policy, laws and regulations.
Preparation of monthly financial information including:
monthly management accounts for review by the Financial Controller
financial analysis for the organisation's various funders
analysis of credit card expenditures and reporting of same to the Treasurer for approval in advance of payment
Preparation of annual payroll budget figures and other payroll calculations as required to reflect WRC agreements.
Preparation of budget information to support applications for funding.
Preparation of quarterly reports with supporting information in the manner required by funders.
Review expense submissions to ensure compliance with expenses policy and the adequacy of documentation, particularly as regards any VAT input credits and other taxation implications.
Supervise the Accounts Payable Administrator to ensure:
Supplier invoices comply with relevant Revenue requirements, and all appropriate approvals for the invoices have been received in advance of releasing for payment;
The accuracy of weekly payment runs for authorisation by Financial Controller
Supporting management comply with procurement and other financial policies.
Carrying out such other tasks as may be required from time to time and maintaining flexibility in approach to the role to meet the needs of the organisation as it grows and develops and as circumstances require.
Who we are looking for Accounting Technician qualification or equivalent
Working knowledge of MS Office Applications including Word and Excel
Knowledge of Sage or similar package will be advantageous
Self-starter, with a willingness to learn and enthusiasm for work
Ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy and a "can-do" mindset
Why Join Us Be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact our community.
Benefits Flexibility as to working location (subject to line manager agreement and timely completion of all work to a satisfactory level)
22 days annual leave (plus additional leave over Christmas period)
Additional annual leave for long service
Contributory pension
Comprehensive induction programme
Employee Assistance programme
Training and Development support
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Paid sick leave and long term illness cover
Cycle to work and tax-saver commuter ticket schemes
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