Accounts Examiner

Stewardship ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per year

Overview

There is great demand for our services and we are seeking to expand the team so that we can serve more clients. Alongside this we are also seeking to develop the services we provide so that we can serve our clients more effectively.  The role involves the preparation and independent examination of year end accounts for our client charities whilst being alert to broader issues (be they related to internal controls, taxation, regulation or communications on finance) that may need to be brought to the attention of our clients.  The applicant may also, depending on their skills and experience, be asked to provide other ad hoc advice and assistance to clients and be asked to assist with education and training.  Our clients are churches and other Christian charities with income below the current audit threshold of £1,000,000. Responsibilities: Key (applicable to all applicants) Undertake the preparation of year end accounts for our client charities.  For charitable companies and larger charities, this will mean preparing accounts that comply with the Charities SORP. Undertake, or review, independent examinations of charity accounts.  Review the information we receive to identify any significant financial and regulatory issues that need to be brought to attention of our client charities. Ancillary  Provide ad hoc advice to client charities on a whole range of technical issues (which may include advice on accounting issues and arrangements, internal controls, gift aid, taxation and regulatory compliance). Help to develop educational resources and / or deliver training that will assist the team and / or our client charities.