Financial Accountant

Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

About us

Join us at Oakdale Centre CIC, where your financial expertise meets social impact! We're on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Financial Accountant to join our dynamic team. If you're ready to make a real difference in your community while advancing your career, this opportunity is for you.

As a Financial Accountant at Oakdale Centre CIC, you'll be at the heart of our mission, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, providing crucial insights to stakeholders, and contributing to positive social change. With your advanced Excel skills, Xero knowledge, and a strong grasp of accounting principles, you'll play a pivotal role in driving our financial success.

Here's what your role will entail:

• Streamlined Financial Management: From bookkeeping to project invoicing, you'll keep our financial operations running smoothly, identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing best practices to optimize efficiency.

• Client Focus: Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders is key. You'll be the go-to person for addressing inquiries and concerns, ensuring exceptional service at every touchpoint.

• Continuous Growth: We're committed to your professional development. With ongoing CPD opportunities and a supportive culture that values work-life balance, you'll have the resources to thrive and grow with us.

Here's what you'll be diving into:

• Master of Bookkeeping: Become the custodian of our financial narrative, ensuring every detail is accounted for and every transaction is recorded with meticulous accuracy. With your expertise in accounting software, you'll keep our records up-to-date and compliant with industry standards.

• Project Invoicing:  Step into the spotlight as you coordinate the billing process for our diverse projects, specifically for our adoption Services, From crafting invoices that reflect our commitment to excellence to liaising with project managers and clients to resolve any billing queries, you'll be at the forefront of financial integrity. 

• Practitioner Statements: Take pride in managing our practitioner statements with finesse and empathy. Your ability to navigate payment processing and resolve billing issues will be crucial in fostering trust and collaboration within our community.

• Supportive Financial Guru: Embrace the role of a trusted ally to our finance team, providing support wherever it's needed. Whether it's reconciliations, month-end closings, or implementing process improvements, your dedication to accuracy and efficiency will drive our success.

• Agent of Process Improvement: Take the opportunity to innovate and optimize our accounting processes, identifying areas for enhancement and implementing best practices and automation tools, you'll propel us toward greater productivity and effectiveness.

• Client Relationship expert: Cultivate strong and lasting relationships with our clients and stakeholders. Your timely and professional responses to inquiries and concerns will be instrumental in nurturing trust and loyalty.

• Guardian of the General Ledger: Take on the responsibility of maintaining our general ledger system with vigilance and precision. Your commitment to reconciling accounts and upholding data integrity will ensure our financial foundation remains solid.

• Adventurous Team Player: Embrace the excitement of special projects and initiatives, diving in headfirst to support our finance team and contribute to our collective success.

• Master Communicator: Collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across the organization, providing valuable financial insights and support. Your ability to communicate effectively with external stakeholders will enhance our reputation and impact.

Financial Background Requirements:

 To ensure you're ready to hit the ground running, we're looking for candidates who meet the     following criteria:

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is a must. Candidates with professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or those who are Part Qualified are highly preferred.

• You should have a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in financial accounting roles. This experience will ensure you're equipped to handle the challenges and responsibilities of the position.

• Excel Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. You should be comfortable creating complex spreadsheets, navigating existing intricate Excel sheets, and automating processes using formulas. This skillset will enable you to efficiently analyse financial data and drive insights.

• Analytical Acumen: We're seeking candidates with excellent analytical skills who can delve into financial data, identify trends, and extract actionable insights. Your ability to interpret complex information will be key to making informed decisions.

• Communication Skills: Effective communication is paramount in this role. You should be able to articulate complex financial information clearly and concisely, both in written and verbal formats, ensuring understanding among non-financial stakeholders.

• Independence and Collaboration: The ability to work independently with minimal supervision is important, but so is your capacity to collaborate seamlessly as part of a team. We value individuals who can contribute autonomously while also thriving in a collaborative environment.

• Passion for Social Impact: Above all, we're looking for candidates who share our passion for the mission and values of Oakdale Centre CIC. Your desire to make a positive difference in the community will drive your dedication and commitment to the role.

If you meet these standards and are ready to embark on a fulfilling journey with us, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team! Interviews will be offered on an ongoing basis - please do not delay applying.

In return for the hard work and dedication of our teams, we offer the following benefits:

• Location: Harrogate ( Hybrid )

  Hours: Full time: 37.5 hrs per week 

  Salary:£35-£40K

  25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising after the length of service) 
  

• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay (OSP)

• Enhanced pension 

• Cycle to work & enhanced car schemes

• Simplyhealth Programme including Employee Assistance Programme, GP, and priority physiotherapy access

• Fully funded flu vaccines

• Employee discount scheme

• Technology salary sacrifice scheme for home appliances, tablets, mobiles, TVs, fitness trackers, and more

• A supportive culture that values work-life balance including agile working and the option to apply for flexible working from day one.

• Ongoing CPD (internal & external)  - we work with experts to bring high-quality CPD to our teams, to help further their skills and knowledge, and to improve the support we provide.