Job Description

Straight Talking Peer Education employs teenage mothers and young fathers to run courses in secondary schools about the realities of early parenthood, healthy relationships, child sexual exploitation and sexting. 

This work achieves two things:

• It reduces teenage parenthood and sexual exploitation by allowing young people the opportunity to make better-informed life choices.
• It reduces barriers to employment for teenage parents, supporting the development of skills and providing pathways towards economic independence. 

Role includes:

Assist in preparation and implementation of a new accounting software.

Enter supplier invoices and credit notes

Journal entries as required

Assist with processing expenses and petty cash transactions

General administration as required

This would suit someone with the following attributes:

Keen interest in accountancy as a career

Strong desire to enhance their accountancy skills

Knowledge of accountancy concepts and practices

Intermediate spreadsheet skills as well accounting software skills (preferable SAGE or AccountEdge)

PLUS:

Excellent attention to detail

Problem solver and proactive

Good organisational and administrative skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

A ‘can do’ attitude

Understanding and Commitment of the aims and values of Straight Talking.

Ideally the candidate will be able to volunteer for 2 days a week for 3 months

Volunteer expenses of up to £10 per day will be paid for lunch and travel on production of valid receipts

Computer Aid International values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer.

Registered charity no. 1101726