Charity Accountant

Leatherhead, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/10/2026

Sector: Accountancy Practice / Charity Services

TPF Recruitment , the leading accountancy practice recruiters in the South, are delighted to be supporting a growing and well established accountancy practice with the recruitment of a Charity Accountant to join their expanding specialist Charity Services team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts or bookkeeping professional who is looking to develop a specialist career working with charities, foundations, charitable trusts and philanthropic organisations.

You will work closely with charity trustees, finance teams, investment managers and professional advisers, gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients while developing specialist knowledge across charity accounting, governance and regulatory compliance.

As a Charity Accountant, you will support a varied portfolio of charity clients across accounts preparation, bookkeeping, tax compliance, financial administration and advisory work.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing statutory accounts for charities and charitable companies under FRS 102 and the Charity SORP
• Assisting with accounts for charitable trusts and associated entities
• Supporting independent examinations and external audits
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports for trustees
• Managing day to day financial administration for a portfolio of charity clients
• Liaising with trustees, finance teams, professional advisers and regulators
• Assisting with Charity Commission filings and annual returns
• Preparing charity tax returns and Gift Aid claims
• Assisting with HMRC correspondence, VAT and other charity tax matters
• Maintaining accounting records using Xero and other cloud accounting software
• Bank, investment and control account reconciliations
• Bookkeeping, transaction processing and general financial administration
• Assisting with ad hoc projects and technical research
• Building strong client relationships and delivering a high standard of client service

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACA/ACCA, although relevant practical experience will also be considered
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice, finance or bookkeeping environment
• Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping and accounts preparation
• Experience using Xero and cloud accounting software
• Good Excel and Microsoft 365 skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Confident communicator with good written and verbal communication skills
• Previous charity accounting experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Knowledge of FRS 102 and the Charity SORP would be beneficial
• Experience with charity tax returns and Gift Aid claims would be advantageous
• Genuine interest in developing specialist knowledge within the charity and not for profit sector

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Full study support towards professional qualifications
• Ongoing technical training and mentoring
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of charities, foundations and trusts
• Opportunity to develop specialist expertise within the charity sector
• Clear career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a specialist Charity Services team

If you are an ambitious accounts professional looking to develop a career within a specialist area of accountancy, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and build valuable sector expertise.