The role of the Accounts Payable Assistant is to be a member of a customer facing accounts Payable team and to accurately process invoices whilst ensuring that suppliers are paid on time.

Client Details

The client is one of the leading Charities which provides care and support to people with terminal illnesses and their families.

Description

The responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Assistant include:

• Processing invoices
• Preparation of weekly BACS and cheque payment runs
• Maintenance of the Supplier Masterfile
• Dealing with queries and issues from supplier and internal stakeholders
• Reconciliation of supplier statements

Profile

The successful Accounts Payable Assistant must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be confident to speak to finance and non finance staff and come across approachable.

The successful Accounts Payable Assistant must also have a good understanding of excel, be confident with all round bookkeeping,have experience in an accounts payable role and have strong attention to detail.

Job Offer

On offer for the successful Accounts Payable Assistant is a salary of up to £23500 per annum as well as a competitive benefits package including a generous pension, season ticket loan and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

We are looking for an Accounts Officer to join our Finance Department.

This role supports the Sales Ledger Supervisor in the day to day running of the Accounts Receivable function which includes raising invoices, assisting with debt management and posting cash receipts and other journals on SUN, as appropriate. This role will also support in any project work that may be undertaken and will assist in managing the commission on tickets and merchandise sold by the National Theatre and other NT productions in the West End.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Demonstrable experience of working in an accounts department in a similar role.
• Good level Excel skills.
• Good accounting skills with an understanding of double entry book keeping, reconciliations and VAT are essential.
• Experience of using accounting software. Experience of Sun, Sharperlight and Tessitura would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deal effectively with people in a calm and confident manner, internally and externally at all levels.
• Good organisational and time management skills, including a methodical approach to work and a focus on delivery.

If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

Please follow the link for further information on this position and to apply

The closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is: 9:00am, Monday 16th December 2019

Please note that interviews will be held shortly after the closing date  on Thursday 19th December 2019

For further queries please email Recruitment

We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and welcome applications from everyone.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.

HR Department 2019

Accounts Officer

Contract: permanent, 16 hours per week
Salary: £21,200 to £25,200 pro rata and dependent on experience
Location: Ross-on-Wye
Closing: Sunday 5th January 2020
Interviews: Thursday 16th January 2020

We are looking for an Accounts Officer to join the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) to support our teams. Along with day-to-day processing of the purchase ledger, sales ledger and our banking, you will support our grant applications and claims, ensuring that we maximise our ability to raise funding for our important work.

MCS is at the heart of the movement that is growing the understanding that we, as a nation, have to do something about the rising tide of plastic on our beaches and in our seas. As the UK's leading marine charity, we are determined to create the actions that will make change happen for the future of our planet. All of our roles play a key part in the continuation of this important work with MCS.

As an Accounts Officer, you will provide assistance to our team with accounting-related queries. As our organisation grows, our commitment to continuous improvement means that you will assist in the development and implementation of financial controls and procedures for a robust approach to our finances in the future.

Key Skills

- Working towards a bookkeeping or Accounting Technician qualification or equivalent practical experience
- Experience of working in an accounts team
- Expertise in accounting software packages
- Knowledge of accounting for VAT
- Able to assimilate information and present financial reports in a straightforward way
- Demonstrable skills in data analysis and problem solving
- Flexible and resilient when managing multiple priorities and balancing workloads in order to meet deadlines

We offer a great working environment, an incredible cause and the chance to be part of a dedicated team determined to make a real difference for the future of our oceans.

How to apply and further information

Please select the apply button shown to download the information pack for the full job description and find out more about what we would like to see in your application.

Include a cover letter with your CV which tells us why you would like to work with us, and how you meet the role and person specification. We value this element of the application, so make sure you include it

Notes

MCS is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Registered Charity No: 1004005 (England & Wales) SC037480 (Scotland)

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, or Finance Officer.

Job title: Accounts Assistant
Region: London
Directorate: Finance
Contract: 6 Months Fixed Term Contract, Full Time 35 hours per week
Salary: £21,771 per annum pro rata (£17,319 plus £4,452 London Weighting)

About The Royal British Legion
The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours
Does the following describe you?

- A desire to provide a great customer service and support
- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution
- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

The ideal candidate will have great attention to detail, the willingness to work well within a team as well as individually to meet deadlines. An effective communicator with the ability to build strong relationships and have a strong focus on customer service, planning and organising with the overall aim of developing their accounting knowledge.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the Payables team, working closely with the Senior Accounts Assistant and the wider organisation to deliver the service that both internal and external stakeholders expect from The Royal British Legion.

Please note this role is based at our Haig House office which is located at 199 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1AA

How to Apply
Please apply by clicking 'Apply Online'

Closing date for this role is: 17th December 2019

Accounts Assistant

The purpose of this role is to help end factory farming. This role will contribute by being responsible for managing the purchase ledger for Compassion in World Farming’s UK entities.

Accounts Assistant Responsibilities:

- As part of your employment you may be required to travel anywhere within the world in order to carry out the duties of your employment.
- Due to the nature of the role, there may be a requirement to carry out some work out of office hours. This work is to be arranged in accordance with procedures.
- In all work activities, comply with data protection legislation and Compassion in World Farming’s requirements for the protection of personal information and the privacy of individuals.
- Provide formal and informal training at the request of your line manager, senior manager or a director, on your areas of expertise, to other members of staff, work experience students, trustees etc.

Accounts Assistant Requirements:

- Experience of managing an accounts payable purchase ledger system and be able to use financial software and systems efficiently to support this.
- Excellent communication skills are required, with an ability to convey financial information clearly to all staff members.
- Experience of processing high volumes of transactions.
- Excellent Excel skills including vlook ups and pivot tables.
- Knowledge of accounting and VAT principles is essential, enabling production of accurate VAT returns.

About CiWFI:

Compassion in World Farming International is the leading charity campaigning for farm animal welfare. Our mission is to end factory farming – the biggest form of animal cruelty on the planet and the issue at the centre of many of the world’s biggest challenging debates including climate change and sustainable food production to feed an ever-increasing global population.

Location: Godalming, Surrey, UK

Job type: Full Time, 2 year Fixed Term Contract, 37 hours per week, Flexible working considered

Salary: £23000-£25000 (depending on experience)

Benefits: 25 days (plus 8 bank holidays) per annum FTE, Pension Scheme, Sodexo cashback scheme on a variety of everyday items plus discounts to gyms, car leasing, finance assistance, bike loan scheme etc.

Closing date for applications: 19th January 2020.
Interviews may take place throughout the application period.

The role may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection process we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

No Agencies please.

You may have experience of the following: Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable Assistant, AAT, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Officer, Finance, Finance Officer, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Bookkeeper, Invoicing, Reconciliations, etc.

Ref: 90645

Part Time (21 hrs - 3 days per week, flexible working will be considered)

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. 

About the role:

This Sunday Times Top 100 Not-For-Profit organisation is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant to maintain an efficient and accurate finance function within Rainbow Trust.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for the accurate processing of financial information onto Sage 50 ledger and the payroll system to ensure that staff and suppliers are paid on time; that managers receive complete and accurate monthly reports with clear descriptions of individual transactions to help manage budgets; and to support the Finance Manager to produce complete and accurate monthly management accounts.

Having held a similar role in a previous employment (preferably in a medium sized company) you understand through your knowledge of good customer care that building supportive relationships and producing consistently high-quality work is essential.

Location:

Our new, modern Head Office is situated in Leatherhead, Surrey located just 45 minutes from London Waterloo and Victoria and 25 minutes from Guildford. We are less than a 10 minute walk from Leatherhead Station and the town centre, with free on-site parking.

What we’re looking for:

• Competent in processing financial data and payroll – applications will be particularly welcome from those who have volunteered or worked in a charity, are educated to A level or equivalent, who have previously worked in a finance team
• Helpful, collaborative and patient – you thrive working at a steady pace within a structured job environment, producing accurate error-free work whilst following established guidelines, with a high attention to detail
• A co-operative working style – you are able to work well with others, thrive working at a steady pace and have knowledge of the principles that underpin good customer care
• Patient and consistent – you have better-than-average attention to detail and accuracy, even with repetitive work, and make cautious decisions within clear guidelines 
• A confident user of MSOffice and experience of using Sage – you have an analytical working style who is neat and organised, produces high quality accurate work, and are able to carry out instructions carefully. 

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, click here.

How to apply:

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others.

For a detailed job description visit our website.

First interviews will take place at our Leatherhead Head Office on 17 December 2019, with second interviews to be confimed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. 

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. Registered Charity No: 1070532

Accounts Assistant – (L&D and Fundraising)

£25,000 per annum pro rata

4 Months FTC with possibility of extension

 5 days per week- 7 hours per day (Monday - Friday)
Core, 175 St John Street, Farringdon, London EC1V 4LW

Your new employer:

Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert training to improve the emotional wellbeing of pupils, families, teachers and school staff.

We provide emotional and therapeutic services in over 600 primary and secondary schools in England, Scotland and Wales, reaching a school population of approximately 350,000 children - building children's resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play.

Place2Be also provides training on mental health and wellbeing for teachers and other professionals who work with children and young people, so we can help to build "mentally healthy" schools and communities where all children can thrive and grow up with prospects, not problems.

Are we the type of life changing organisation you’d like to work for? Yes…. read on.

What will I be doing in my new role:

As the Accounts Assistant (for our Learning Development and Fundraising Teams), you will be responsible for professional, accurate and timely financial accounting administration using a variety of computer software systems. You will deal with queries from staff, customers and external agencies, and support the Management Accountant in the timely processing and reporting of voluntary and training income.

You will have daily liaison with the fundraising and learning and development departments. You’ll form part of a small integrated team and will also work closely with other staff in the Finance Department including Accounts Assistant (payable), Finance and Control Manager and Financial Controller.

This is initially a 4-month FTC with a strong possibility of going permanent as the current post holder is being seconded to a new role.

The successful candidate:

As the successful candidate you’ll demonstrate the following as part of your application:

• Holds or working towards professional accounting qualification – AAT or similar and highly numerate or Qualified by Experience
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office and professional accountancy software with experience in financial processing and ledger maintenance
• Experience using the Exchequer accounting software
• Ability to work effectively with all levels within the organisation and with key external agencies
• Firm but diplomatic in terms of implementing agreed policies and procedures
• Proven experience of financial reporting to a range of audiences

In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Amazing offices in the heart of the city, a brisk walk from Farringdon Station
• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended maternity/paternity pay

A supportive organisation we offer strong and clear leadership as well as a fantastic working environment to ensure your early success.

Closing Date: Sunday 15th December 2019 at 11:59pm
Interview Date: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Start Date: Jan 2020

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work - but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping give young people brighter futures.

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are keen to reflect the diversity of the partner schools we work in and are particularly interested in attracting applications from male candidates, as well as candidates from Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

A small museum in central London is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant for a part-time role (3 days per week) for a 12 month fixed term contract. There may be the possibility of an extension or the role being made permanent after 12 months.

The role will involve:

-Bank reconciliations

-BACS payments

-Income processing

-Processing invoices

-Gift Aid processing

Candidates must have experience in both bank reconciliations and Gift Aid processing.

Experience with Navision accounting software is useful but not essential.

Experience in the charity sector in a similar role is essential.

The salary for this role is £25,000 FTE (£15,000 for 3 days)

Please note interviews for this role will take place w/c 9th December.

Please send your CV for immediate consideration.

Working for an established and prestigious professional body based in the City of London, my client is looking for two Accounts Payable Officers to join their team due to restructure.

Client Details

My client is an independent professional body with impressive offices in the City of London.

Description

The successful accounts payable officer will be responsible for:

• Processing invoices
• Making payments
• Performing bank reconciliations
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Dealing with queries

Profile

The successful accounts payable officer will have a proven track record working in a similar post and have very good Excel skills (intermediate level).

Job Offer

This is a 12-18 month contract paying up to £25,000 with excellent benefits.

My client is a leading brand in the promotion of diversity and inclusion and equal rights in the UK. They have played a key role in campaigning for and developing legislation that has changed our society and they continue to grow and influence. The Finance team are currently seeking an immediately available finance officer to look after their Accounts Receivables function on an initial interim basis.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure the timely and accurate raising of sales invoices
• To chase all overdue sales invoices and any other overdue receipts and ensure their timely recovery
• Complete monthly reconciliations of the income from various sources
• Process and ensure information held on Sage & income system matches and agrees
• To prepare the current account cash book identifying accurately coding all income and expenditure entries
• Investigate all unidentified bank transactions and queries
• Approve all matched batches of receipts within our CRM
• Draft the monthly Finance team meeting agenda, take minutes and distribute to the finance team
• To prepare, petty cash & credit card expenditure reconciliations before submitted for authorisation as delegated by the Senior Finance Officer
• Cover the purchase ledger as directed by the Senior Finance Officer.

The successful candidate will have gained experienced in a finance function and be familiar with AR processes and confident in using SAGE. They will be a fast learner, adaptable and able to deliver in a busy and sometimes high pressure environment. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious graduate who has gained initial experience as a finance assistant but is looking to develop their skills in a passionate and forward thinking charity. Potential to become permanent after 3 months.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated individual to support our finance, volunteering and charity management work.  The successful candidate will play an important role to ensure the ongoing success of the charity’s operations.

The role will be based in our Mitcham office but will work across our offices in Lambeth and Merton.  Our offices have excellent public transport links and the Mitcham office has car park facilities.  We offer a friendly and welcoming work environment and can provide flexible work opportunities.

Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth (CAML) is the leading advice charity supporting individuals and families primarily across the London boroughs of Lambeth and Merton.  We provide a range of information, support and advice services.  We also work to raise awareness and understanding of the challenging issues affecting our clients and communities.

Terms and Conditions

• Part time: 4 day week (30 hours, Mon to Thurs) or 30 hours over 5 day week
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Primarily based in our Mitcham office
• Salary: £16,800 to £17,600 (£21,000 to £22,000 FTE) dependent on experience
• Annual Leave: 20 days based on 4 day week (25 days full time equivalent), plus a charity day and pro rata public holidays 
• Child care vouchers
• The charity operates a group pension scheme
• Work travel loan scheme

If you’re interested in this role and joining us, we would be delighted to hear from you.   Please read the attached job description and person specification then forward your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role (please note we do not consider applications with no covering letter).  If you wish to complete the Equality monitoring form, please email the three documents to the email address provided. If you wish to confidentially discuss the role in the first instance, please contact our Head of Finance & Resources on the email address provided in the job description.  The deadline for applications is 6pm, Sunday 15 December 2019 and shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on Tuesday 17 December 2019.  If you do not hear from us, we are afraid your application was unsuccessful.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

Operating as an integrated part of the Living Well UK team the post holder will be responsible for administering finance duties on a day-to-day basis as per the key duties and responsibilities.

Additionally, and in partnership with the Board and senior managers, you will implement any agreed changes to the delivery of the finance function.

You will contribute to the development of the organisation’s strategy and business plan and ensure that the aims and objectives arising from this are implemented in an effective and efficient manner.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and associated forecasts, undertaking analysis and reporting to Trustees of Living Well UK, the Board of Living Well Consortium and managers as required.
• Undertake and improve the month end financial process, including bank reconciliation, accounts receivable reconciliation, accounts payable reconciliation and payroll reconciliation.
• Management of the year-end audit process and preparation of annual statutory accounts compliant with the regulations for companies and registered charities in order to obtain a clean audit report. Responsible for ensuring audit adjustments are appropriately posted within the accounting system.
• Manage the production, implementation, maintenance and documentation of financial procedures and controls.
• Manage the payroll system and payments to the organisation’s pension provider.
• Manage the organisation’s VAT and corporation tax position, including quarterly VAT returns.
• Contribute to and drive performance against financial targets using appropriate systems.
• Support the development of potential new services, assisting with the preparation of budgets etc.
• Support the management team by preparing financing analysis and reporting as requested.
• Assist the CEO in facilitating the Board of Trustees.
• Undertake delegated responsibilities to ensure compliance in line with Company Secretary’s responsibilities.
• Manage grants, trusts and small awards to other organisations.
• Oversee key HR functions ensuring continued compliance with legislation and good practice.
• Ensure the organisation is fully and appropriately insured and that archives are appropriately retained and stored.
• Undertake any other related duties that are consistent with the job.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

(E = Essential; D = Desirable)

Education

• To degree level or equivalent (E)
• Qualified with a recognised accountancy body (E)

Experience

• Financial experience in a related field e.g. charitable finance. (E)
• High level understanding of relevant charity and company law. (D)
• Experience of preparing management accounts and budgets and book-keeping. (E)
• Responsibility for managing payroll. (D)
• Responsibility for managing VAT, PAYE and NIC (E)
• Experience of IT based systems relevant to the organisation’s activities (E)
• Exceptional levels of integrity and professional judgement. (E)
• A proven track record of working in a team and supporting colleagues. (E)
• Experience of working with auditors (E)
• Experience of providing financial overview to boards and executive committees (E)
• Knowledge
• Charity finance and accounting practices (E)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work on your own initiative but with a strong sense of team identity that supports team development and management objectives (E)
• Excellent administrative, recording and reporting skills (E)
• An excellent standard of numeracy and literacy and excellent attention to detail and accuracy (E)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (E)
• Ability to work flexible hours as required. (E)
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team. (E)
• Ability to present in a professional manner. (E)
• Proficient in use of ICT, MS Office (including strong excel skills) and knowledge of SAGE 50. (E)

Attitudes & Values

• A commitment to deliver to individual and organisational targets. (E)
• Empathy with the aims and values of the organisation. (D)
• Commitment to continuous improvement including own professional development. (E)
• Willingness to be flexible and dynamic as organisation needs change. (E)
• Commitment to principles of Equal Opportunities. (E)

Due to the nature of this post it is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), criminal records check.

STATEMENT:

This job description will be agreed between the jobholder and the manager to whom he/she is accountable.  It may be reviewed in light of experience, changes and developments.

The information being handled by employees of Living Well UK is strictly confidential.  Failure to respect the confidential nature of this information will be regarded as a serious breach of regulations, which will result in action under the Disciplinary Policy including possible dismissal.  In the case of computerised information, could result in prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1998.

Employees must take reasonable care and be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.

Living Well UK is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment and therefore it is the aim of Living Well UK to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds of gender, disability, religion, race, colour, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic or national origins or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Living Well UK is responsible under the existing equality and diversity legislation to ensure equality issues are promoted and you are expected to work with Living Well UK to fulfil these obligations, Living Well UK policies and codes of good practice.

This job description may be subject to change in consultation with the post-holder.

Looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join a small team and undertake all account duties specific to a large residential development (non-profit). 

Goulden House Co-Operative Ltd is made up of 269 apartments and 2 commercial units.

This role is part-time, 2 days per week, Thursday and Friday.

This role is based in Battersea.

The Finance Officer reports to the Estate Manager.

My client is looking for a Transactional Assistant to join the team immediately and look after:

- Accounts Payable

- Accounts Recievable

- Petty Cash & VAT

- Bank Reconciliations

Client Details

My client is a large Membership organisation based in Central london with great transport links

Description

- Accounts Payable

- Accounts Recievable

- Credit Control

- Petty Cash & VAT

- Bank Reconciliations

- Ad Hoc duties

Profile

Candidates need to be able to hit the ground running and be quick learners

Must be able to handle large work loads

Want to progress

Good Excel Skills

Exp in Exchequer desirable

Job Offer

£12-14ph