Accountant - grant and fund accounting (remote)

Westbrook Glen Civic Services supports public agencies in Birmingham with budgeting, records and programmes. We are hiring an Accountant to take on grant and fund accounting. Public service means patience, paperwork and pride in the outcome. What you will do • Track costs around public records against budget and explain variances to managers. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to permits, and clear open items. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. What we are looking for • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. Nice to have • Experience with permits. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 28 hours a week, spread across three days. • Fully remote, with quarterly visits in Birmingham. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.