Accountant (Part Time) - 20 Hours A Week

The Aga Khan University’s Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (‘the Institute’) based in London, United Kingdom is looking to recruit an Accountant on a fixed-term contract starting immediately. 

 

Responsibilities

• Process invoices/expenses, review account receivables and enter receipts and payments into books
• Prepare and share cost centre reports
• Maintain fixed assets physical inventory
• Maintain excellent records to facilitate internal and external audits
• Liaise with UK tax authorities and maintain tax records and payments in respect of corporate taxes, VAT and PAYE
• Assist in monitoring grants
• Maintain student accounting and support financial assistance work

 

Requirements

• Part-qualified accountant with experience in Finance and Accounting
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Strong understanding of internal financial controls and a good awareness of financial risks
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills; written and verbal
• Ability to write policies and reports in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to engage effectively with people at all levels both internally and externally
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Excellent proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages particularly working with spreadsheets