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Assistant Financial Accountant

Are you a finance professional who is keen to learn and develop?
We’re looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to support with bank reconciliations, financial controls and audit processes, playing a key role in helping us help more dogs and their owners.

What does this role do?

\nAs Assistant Financial Accountant, you’ll:

Ensure the timely, smooth running of financial accounts, completing bank reconciliations, VAT returns and other reconciliations,
Support the Financial Accounting Manager with end-of-year accounts, working closely with auditors to successfully complete accounts, delivering high quality, accurate work during this ‘pinch point’,
Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to resolve issues with accounts and improve processes.

\nInterviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 6th May 2026 and will take place on Teams.
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Could this be you?

\nTo be successful in this role, you’ll need some financial accounting experience, with strong Excel skills, and ambition to grow and develop in an exciting role. You’ll need excellent attention to detail, experience of communicating with a wide variety of stakeholders, and the ability to work autonomously and on your own initiative. A passion for dogs and the work we do is essential.

About Dogs Trust

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

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To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to send us an email at

jobs@dogstrust.org.uk. We're here to support you every step of the way.

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