Job Summary :The Account Assistant will support the Trust’s financial operations by maintaining accurate accounting records, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with statutory and organisational policies. This role involves day-to-day bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, managing invoices and receipts, and providing assistance during audits. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, basic knowledge of accounting principles, and a commitment to transparency and accuracy in handling the Trust’s funds.

Key Responsibilities:  Maintain day‑to‑day accounting records: record receipts, payments, invoices, cash/bank transactions. Manage cash book, bank ledger, and petty cash. Reconcile bank statements and liaise with banks for clarifications. Assist in preparation of monthly/quarterly financial statements (income & expenditure, balance sheet). Support the budget process: track actuals vs budget, flag variances. Maintain fixed asset register and assist with depreciation entries. Handle donor/project‑specific accounting, ensuring proper documentation. Assist with statutory compliance: GST, TDS, Income Tax, audit requirements. Coordinate with auditors and provide schedules/ledgers/documents. Maintain organized financial records and filing systems. Assist in preparation of fund requests or cash flow projections.