About our Organisation
The Soil Association, formed in 1946, is the only UK charity which works across the spectrum of human health, the environment and animal welfare. That’s because we cannot tackle these issues in isolation.
We campaign for change, we support farming innovation, we serve healthy food in communities, we support and grow the organic market, and we protect forests. We couldn't do any of this without our supporters, partners, donors and dedicated staff. We make a difference in the world where it’s needed the most.
About the Opportunity
This is a new role in the Group Finance team, which supports the Soil Association Charity and its subsidiaries, a mix of charitable and commercial entities. You would provide dedicated finance support to the Soil Association Land Trust charity as well as business partnering with budget holders in the main Charity and central Group teams. This breadth of remit means the work will be varied and will provide exposure to both charity and commercial accounting as well as the opportunity to work closely with decision makers in the Group.
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and versatile qualified accountant with the following key skills:
* Strong written and verbal communication skills – confident in relaying financial information to non-finance colleagues
* Natural relationship builder – keen to work with a variety of people around the organisation
* Good attention to detail and high level of accuracy – producing reports that can be relied upon for decision making.
* Flexible team player – happy to support other team members when needed
* Inquisitive and pro-active – keen to understand the drivers behind the numbers and investigate variances
Our Benefits
We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including:
* 27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
* Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service
* Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce
* Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives
* Family friendly policies and flexible working
* Cycle to work scheme
* Sociable and engaging workplace of professionals that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce
Hours
35 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Contract
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location
Bristol with hybrid working (40% office based)
To Apply
Click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV and cover letter. Please note we look at CV's on arrival and reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Please check your junk/spam folder if you do not receive a confirmation email upon submitting your CV. All candidates will subsequently receive an email to confirm whether they have made it through to interview stage.
For any queries, please contact recruitment@soilassociation.org
We know the value of diversity in nature and want it in our organisation. We recognise that diverse backgrounds and experiences will bring a fresh perspective to our work. If you're not sure about applying, please get in touch with us for a chat.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our work at the Soil Association.
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