Friday 26 May 2017

We’re recruiting! – Assistant Accountant vacancy

There is still time to apply for our Assistant Accountant vacancy. The closing date for applications is 31 May at noon with the assessment day planned for 7 June.  The main duty will be the preparation of annual accounts for a variety of third sector organisations and we are looking for someone with some prior accounting experience or relevant qualification, good communication skills and an ability to work to deadlines with an attention to detail. 

If you or someone you know might be interested in this position there are further details about this opportunity on our website.
 

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WYCAS Annual Evaluation Survey

We’ve just sent out our annual evaluation for 2016/17. If you have used any of our services in the last year you should receive an a short survey form inviting your comments on your experience.
If so please fill it in and return it to us – it should take no more than 2 minutes.  Your feedback is essential in helping us to make sure that our services continue to meet and your needs.  More detail about this exercise can be found on our website.

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Charity Commission - Spring Newsletter

The Commission’s latest newsletter has recently been issued and includes useful articles on starting the new financial year on the right foot, and induction processes for new trustees.  It also has a helpful reminder about your charity’s accounting requirements.

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June Finance forum - guest speaker

Our next Finance forum meeting takes place on 28th June in Bradford when the focus will be on VAT. We are delighted to have Rhona Graham as our guest speaker for the session. Rhona is a VAT specialist; having previously worked for HMRC and with 'Big 4' accountancy firm experience she now runs her own practice. Rhona will be providing an update on VAT issues for community organisations and be on hand for general queries. For more information about the finance forum please see our website.

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Ramsomware

The Charity Commission has issued a warning to charities that they could be at risk from a ransomware attack after the recent serious case where NHS bodies in particular were amongst those badly affected.   We have attached the latest guidance from the National Guidance Security Centre.

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Good Finance

This spring has seen the launch of a new collaborative project which is intended to promote greater understanding about social investment. The Good Finance website aims to help charities and social enterprises better understand what social investment is and allow them to consider if it might be appropriate for their organisation.

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Facing Forward

Small charities need support to survive turbulent times ahead says Lloyds Bank Foundation.  An analysis called Facing Forward - Adapting to survive has been published with tips such as collaborating by choice and digital capacity.

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E-bulletin

Our e-bulletin is issued on a monthly basis and sent directly to registered subscribers. It is also available from our website. Please note that information and resources contained in the e-bulletin are general in nature and not intended as specific advice or recommendations. We welcome any feedback on the content and format so that we can improve it and make sure it meets your needs. Please let us know  if you have any comments or suggestions.

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Our services

WYCAS provides a range of specialist services designed to meet the needs of the third sector:

• One to one support and training
• Preparation of year-end accounts
• Independent examination
• Financial training courses and workshops
• Computerising accounts
• Bookkeeping and management accounts
• Advice and information
• Bespoke consultancy projects

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