Accountant

Salary: £48,466 per year

Mencap Trust Company (MTC) Ltd is an independent, not-for-profit discretionary trust service, set up by Mencap over 40 years ago.

We are now recruiting for an experience Trust Accountant to join MTC on a full time (37.5 hours per week) permanent contract. This role will be based at our offices on Old Street, London with the ability to work flexibly from home some of the time.

As Trust Accountant, you will report to the Trust Director and can expect to work directly with each member of the small MTC team.

You will also have the opportunity to deal directly with settlors and beneficiaries, trustees, and professional intermediaries. The role will involve all aspects of trust work and the role responsibilities in the job description are not exhaustive. They are intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job, and the role may include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

The successful Trust Accountant will have experience of working within a trust department and demonstrable trust accounting and taxation knowledge. You will have experience of creating, revising and implementing processes and having outstanding IT skills, which should include being proficient with all Microsoft Office packages as well as CCH Central and Trusts Account (or similar software).

As Trust Accountant you will be able to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally across all levels.

Please see our Job Description for an extensive list of essential requirements for this role.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

If you are passionate about making the UK the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives and are looking for a rewarding challenge where you have a team that are dedicated to supporting your personal progression, then this is the role for you!

Please provide a CV that is up to date and demonstrates all your skills and experiences relevant for this role and tell us why you want to join us. 

This role will close for shortlisting on 20th March and we hope interviews will take place shortly after the closing date. They may be in our Central London office or Via Teams. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.