Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime, either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both. Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible. Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays) Benefits: enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay family-friendly policies 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash) access to a wellbeing app flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning) commitment to employee health and wellbeing. we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer About the role This is an exciting new opportunity to join our growing Finance team at Dementia UK, playing a key role in the efficient processing all income and supporting with VAT and tax compliance. As an Accountant (Part-Qualified), you will ensure the accurate recording of income in the accounts system and aligning with relevant documentation to maintain a clear audit trail. Working closely with the Finance Manager and Accountant, you will help to establish grant management processes, ensuring appropriate records for accounting restricted and designated funds required for Dementia UK. Your role will also involve supporting treasury functions and assisting in the year-end process, including preparing appropriate journals to support the production of management accounts and financial statements. Furthermore, you will contribute to the preparation of quarterly VAT calculations and returns for both the charity and its trading activities. Finally, you will play a key role in ensuring that all finance processes and controls are adhered to across the organisation. To succeed in this role, you must be part-qualified by experience and actively studying towards an accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA). You will have a general knowledge of charity accounting, particularly the Charity Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), as well as an understanding of donor-restricted funds and reporting. Additionally, you will have experience in income management, intercompany recharges, and accounting. If this sounds like you, join us in making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia. Our culture In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia. Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion. Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always. Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application, contact recruitmentdementiauk.org.