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As an Accountant, you will provide high-quality accountancy and financial support services to VCSE organisations, including charities, CICs and social enterprises.
You will prepare statutory and management accounts, support payroll and taxation requirements, and provide practical advice to trustees and staff. You will also help organisations develop good financial systems, strengthen governance and plan for sustainability.
This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with advisory work and a strong commitment to community impact.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a recognised accountancy qualification or has extensive equivalent experience
- Has strong bookkeeping and accountancy skills
- Is confident presenting financial information to non-financial audiences, including trustees
- Has experience using computerised accounting systems
- Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, organisation and communication skills
- Is able to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a supportive team
- Shares our commitment to equality, inclusion and supporting the VCSE sector
Experience of charity accounting, independent examinations, payroll and supporting organisations to develop financial systems would be advantageous.
About Us
VAST is a registered charity dedicated to supporting and strengthening the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Stoke-on-Trent. We work to empower local organisations, foster collaboration and build resilient, sustainable community groups.
Our Community Accountancy Service plays a vital role in helping charities, social enterprises and community organisations operate effectively, meet their regulatory responsibilities and make informed financial decisions.
Why Join Us?
At VAST, you’ll be part of a values-driven organisation making a tangible difference to local communities. We offer a supportive, inclusive working environment and opportunities to develop your skills while helping others thrive.
The Role
Accountant (Community Accounts)
- Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Hours: 37 hours per week (part-time applications considered)
- Location: The Dudson Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, with some work at client premises and scope for flexible/hybrid working
- Benefits:
- 5% pension contribution
- 22 days annual holiday plus 3 concessionary days and bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
How to Apply
- A CV, and
- A personal statement of no more than three sides of A4, explaining:
- Why you like to work as part of VASTs Community Accounts team
- Why you would be a good fit for the role
- How your skills and experience meet the essential requirements, and if applicable the desirable requirements of the post
Closing Date: This is an ongoing recruitment process.
We are actively recruiting for this post and as such will schedule interviews as suitable applications come in, so strongly encourage early applications.
VAST is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
Registered Charity The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Interim Tax Lead - ERP Implementation | £700 per day Umbrella Co. | Remote | 18-Months +
For a large government organisation, we're recruiting an interim Tax Manager to lead delivery of day-to-day tax operations including VAT and tax compliance during a large-scale ERP implementation programme. The interim Tax Manager will focus on maintaining high-quality business-as-usual tax delivery, while working closely with the ERP programme teams to share knowledge, provide input on system-wide tax processes, and support readiness.
Main Duties:
- Lead delivery of the day-to-day Tax operations (e.g., VAT and Tax Compliance)
- Support the Compliance and Financial Accounting Team with BAU Tax delivery
- Support the ERP implementation team activity across the Tax Management lifecycle
- Ensure continuity and accuracy of all BAU Tax activities
- Collaborate with the ERP programme teams to share expertise, input into design decisions, and suggest improvements to the Tax Management lifecycle
- Support the local design phase of the Oracle Fusion Cloud system for day-to-day Tax Management processes
- Support system integration testing for all Tax Management processes end-to-end and support real-life users of the system (UAT)
- Support the Oracle Fusion cutover phase, completing Tax Data migration, and the final transition.
Person Specification:
- CTA, CCAB or ATT qualified
- Proven experience delivering high-quality BAU tax operations with strong functional tax expertise, particularly in VAT within Government
- Experience of Government VAT rules, including Contracted Out Services
- Knowledge of taxable benefits, IR35, and provision of tax guidance / advisory support
- Good understanding of ERP systems and ideally implementation principles (although it is not essential to have led ERP delivery)
- Ability to work closely with programme teams to provide insight and input into ERP design and implementation
- Ideally experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud
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