Accounts Assistant

Hours

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, generally 8-4 or 9-5 with an hour for lunch.

£24,100 to £26,680 (depending on skills and experience)

Permanent

Head Office, Centrum, Norwich Research Park. Working from other Big C premises may be required from time to time.

We’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our Corporate Services team at Big

C. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, balancing finances and takes pride in keeping things accurate and running smoothly. You’ll play a key role in supporting our day‑to‑day finance operations and maintaining accurate accounting records across the charity.

It’s ideally suited for someone who has completed their level 2 AAT or has equivalent experience. We would also consider providing the right candidate with study support to obtain this qualification.

Based in our bright and modern office at Centrum on Norwich Research Park, this is a varied and rewarding opportunity to develop your skills, work with a supportive team, and make a real impact through the work we do supporting people affected by cancer across Norfolk.

Reporting to the Assistant Accountant, you’ll provide essential day‑to‑day support across a wide range of finance activities that help keep the charity running smoothly. From processing invoices, posting payments and reconciling bank accounts to producing supporting analysis to assist with month‑end processing, you’ll play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring key processes are completed efficiently and on time.

This is a varied role with plenty of opportunity to build your knowledge and develop your skills, with full on‑the‑job training and support provided. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, providing a personable and efficient service while helping ensure our finance processes remain accurate, organised and effective.

• Process purchase orders, invoices, payments and BACS runs accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate financial records by posting income, receipts, direct payments and other transactions accurately.
• Carry out bank, petty cash and other account reconciliations to ensure records are complete and up to date.
• Support month‑end processes, including journals, prepayments, accruals and analysis of cost centres and departmental accounts.
• Prepare accurate data for reporting, VAT returns and restricted fund monitoring. Create and maintain spreadsheets and databases and provide timely finance information and support to colleagues across the charity.

• 33 days holiday (FTE, including bank holidays)
• Company sick pay and life assurance
• Comprehensive wellbeing benefits including a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunities for professional development