Assistant Financial Accountant

Are you looking for a new opportunity in Finance? We are seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant who will be responsible for supporting the Financial Controller in providing comprehensive financial process and accounting services.

If you are a part qualified accountant or have significant relevant experience working within a busy finance department in a Charity, Housing Association or not-for-profit, we would love to hear from you.

At One YMCA we support people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire through a range of crucial services across multiple communities. We are proud of our diversity and work with all ages, faiths, and backgrounds, as part of a global network of 14,000 YMCAs, celebrating 180 years of life-changing work and we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those we serve.


The role:

• Maintain the Property Fixed Assets Register on the asset management system, working closely with the business on new property additions, component additions, WIP and disposals in line with company policies and procedures.
• Post depreciation onto the ledger monthly and perform monthly/yearly settlement runs for assets under construction.
• Ensure capital grants are accurately recorded against each asset and amortised accordingly.
• Responding to requests for Individual material code (IMAT) promptly.
• Provide information for capex reporting.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting and cashflow.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and implementation of internal audit recommendations.
• Ensure that copies all contracts with third parties are recorded and signed documents saved in the folder e.g. lease documents, income contracts.
• Working close with fundraising and operations to ensure that gift aid claims are submitted in a timely manner.
• Ensure correct VAT coding for the group for both standard and partial VAT registrations.
• Reconciliation of control accounts and any other reconciliations as required.
• To provide cover for team colleagues as considered appropriate by the Financial Controller.

At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities

A full job description is available - Please click the link at the bottom of the page


This is a  Full Time role. 
Hours per week:  37.5
Working Pattern: Weekday