Full Time Hours: 37 Hours per Week Provisional Interview Date: 3rd May 2019 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join Milestones Trust. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a 33 year history of offering person-centred support to vulnerable people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and dementia. We are currently seeking a well-motivated individual to provide support and assistance to the Financial Accountant at our Trust Office base. You'll be based at our Trust Office, Staple Hill, Bristol with a basic of £26,960 per annum excellent benefits. The successful candidate will need to be a clear and effective communicator, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work to deadlines. A well-organised and methodical approach to work is imperative, with the ability to work on your own initiative. YOU: the Successful candidate will: Have strong data analysis and reconciliation skills Have proficient Excel skills At least 2 years' experience of working in a financial ledger/year-end accounts environment. Have a Foundation AAT or a similar qualification that demonstrates knowledge of basic book-keeping principles. Have a flexible attitude Be able to effectively prioritise a wide range of user demands, Communicate with internal and external customers in a positive, welcoming and professional manner. A well-organised and methodical approach to work is imperative, with the ability to work on your own initiative. In return, we will offer you some excellent benefits including: Up to 26 days' holiday and 8 days' bank holiday entitlement Family friendly/work-life balance policies Company pension scheme & health cash plan (BHSF) Free parking at most Trust services Comprehensive induction and learning and development opportunities Access to all levels of training appropriate to your role and career progression with the Trust. For an informal discussion about the job role please telephone Mark Golledge on 01179 709336. Milestones Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all the individuals that it supports, it expects the same commitment from all employees. If successful at interview an enhanced DBS check will take place. (Formerly CRB). A criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment. Committed to Equality and Diversity for all. Registered Charity No. 294377 This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/86023034