Accountant (Non-Profit)

ABOUT EQUAL

EQUAL is an IPC-registered charity that delivers equine-assisted and animal-assisted services to support the mental and emotional wellbeing of children, youth, seniors, families, and communities. Our work sits at the intersection of human wellbeing, animal welfare, and experiential learning, and is delivered through a multidisciplinary team of programme professionals, equine specialists, operations staff, and volunteers. Fundraising is mission-critical to EQUAL's ability to deliver safe, high-quality, and impactful programmes. As the organisation scales, EQUAL is strengthening its fundraising infrastructure, pipeline discipline, and stewardship capability to support sustainable growth.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role provides hands-on accounting support to the Finance Business Partner, ensuring that EQUAL's day-to-day financial operations are accurate, timely, and well-organised. You will be responsible for executing core accounting processes - including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and maintaining proper financial records - while supporting month-end closing and audit preparation. This is a foundational finance role designed for someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, and keen to build strong accounting fundamentals in a mission-driven organisation. You will gain exposure to charity accounting, fund tracking, and audit processes, while contributing to the smooth running of EQUAL's finance function.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Transactions (AP/AR, journals) are processed accurately and on time

• Bank reconciliations and schedules are kept up to date with minimal supervision

• Month-end closing support is reliable, well-documented and timely

• Financial records are organised and audit-ready

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Day-to-Day Accounting Operations

• Process accounts payable (vendor invoices, staff claims) accurately and promptly

• Support accounts receivable, including invoicing, receipts, and donation recording

• Prepare and post journal entries with proper documentation

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in the system

Month-End Closing Support

• Closing of monthly full set of accounts on a timely basis

• Ensure all transactions are properly recorded and supported

• Prepare supporting schedules for review by the Finance Business Partner

Reconciliation & Records Management

• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly

• Maintain accounting schedules (e.g. payables, receivables, basic fund tracking)

• Ensure all financial documents are properly filed and easily retrievable

Audit & Compliance Support

• Prepare supporting documents for audits and regulatory submissions

• Ensure documentation is complete, organised, and audit-ready

• Support basic tracking of restricted funds in line with donor requirements

Process & Systems Support

• Assist in preparing reports and data for budgeting and forecasting

• Support the Finance Business Partner with data collation and variance tracking

Budget & Reporting Support

• Assist in preparing reports and data for budgeting and forecasting

• Support the Finance Business Partner with data collation and variance tracking

Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Accountancy or related field

• At least 2 years of relevant accounting experience preferred

• Experience in handling full set of accounting functions