Population Matters has reached an exciting point in its development and is looking for a Finance and Administrative Officer to help with the smooth running of our growing organisation. This is a varied and interesting role in a small and friendly team, where everyone’s contribution matters. Reporting to the Head of Governance and Supporter Services, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day accounting records, including playing a key role in month and year end finances. You will also use CiviCRM, our open source donor management system, to support our fundraising and stakeholder engagement activities (training will be provided).
You will be a self-starter and be able to work accurately to deadlines with minimal supervision. Population Matters works as a virtual team, so this role is home-based, with regular travel to London; being able to work on your own initiative and virtually is a key part of this role. You will also be able to provide sound advice to senior management and staff, build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders and be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
This role would particularly suit someone who is highly numerate, with experience of accounting systems and has an open and flexible approach. Experience of working within the voluntary/third sector and knowledge of the charities SORP will be beneficial, as will an aptitude for acquiring new skills.
This is envisaged as a part time role (average 15 hours per week that could be worked flexibly).
Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by law.
Please submit a CV and a letter of no more than 500 words outlining how you meet the requirements in the attached job description and person specification, and telling us about what you will bring to the role.
The deadline for applications is midday on 11/03/2020. Interviews will be held w/c 16/03/2020.
Due to our size it may not be possible to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us by 16/03/2020 you should assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.
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Leonard Cheshire is currently recruiting for a Finance and Grants Officer.
LC is one of the largest global disability organisations supporting people in the UK and internationally with programmes in education, access to employment and youth leadership. The head office is in London and globally activities are overseen by regional offices in Kenya, Zambia, India and Thailand, and delivered by partners that are part of a deeply rooted network of over 200 organisations that work across 54 countries.
This exciting opportunity will support the Finance and Grants Manager in running the day to day finance function of LC’s expanding International Directorate, ensuring robust financial controls and efficient processes are in place to support the delivery of an ambitious strategy.
This role will work with colleagues in the UK and across regional offices in Africa and Asia providing financial guidance and ensuring delivery and monitoring of large and complex budgets. You will be responsible for supporting the processing of all payments and transfers in an accurate and timely manner and ensuring financial information is recorded, funds allocated and reconciled strictly in accordance with donor requirements.
This position might be suitable for a recent graduate starting their career, or for a professional looking to move into the charity sector. You will be a part qualified Accountant with strong technical accounting skills and financial analysis. You will bring a proactive approach and be able to work with colleagues across different geographies and levels of the organisation.
Join this exciting and expanding team in an organisation that believes that disabled people should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose - with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society.
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
A satisfactory disclosure check may be required for this post.
Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
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A large charity in Central London is looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join the team immediately. An understanding of QuickBooks is highly desirable.
Client Details
A large Not for Profit organisation in Central London
Description
* Ensuring that invoices are correctly authorised and accurately processed having undertaken checking procedures to ensure validity in an efficient and timely manner.
* Ensuring that invoices linked to purchase order numbers are accurately processed to good receipt numbers.
* Ensure all Value Added Tax (VAT) is recovered where applicable applying current legislation where appropriate.
* Reconcile creditor statements and overdue letters identifying errors and discrepancies, ensuring these are resolved in a timely manner.
* Plan and prioritise workload to ensure month end timetables are met.
* Provide an efficient and accurate service for the input of information to the computerised databases in use within the Department.
* Ensure the accrual report is reconciled each month and that all outstanding goods receipt notes are cleared or reported to the Accounts Payable Manager for review.
Profile
Previous exposure to:
* Processing Accounts Payable Invoices on Quickbooks
* Working in an office environment
* Dealing with internal and external customers of the service
* Good numerical, analytical and verbal skills
* AAT Intermediate level or equivalent accounting qualification to NVQ Level 3
Job Offer
£15-17ph
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Interested in working for a globally recognised organisation with a household name? Want to work for a large charity with a turnover of £150mil+? Want to play a leading role in a high performing accounts payable team?
If yes, then read on!
Robertson Bell are proud to be working with one of the UK's most well-known charities to help them recruit this Accounts Payable Supervisor position. Managing a small team, this role is the perfect CV enhancing opportunity for someone who is looking to further their purchase ledger and line management experience in an organisation that offers candidates the potential to learn and develop their career further.
The main responsibilities of this Accounts Payable Supervisor role are as follows:
- Full supervision of a medium-large team of Accounts Payable Assistants, including workflow management and review whilst providing coaching and support to give them the opportunity to reach their full potential.
- Sole charge for ensuring that all payments are processed and correctly authorised in a timely manner and that they adhere to all compliance terms.
- Play a vital role in the production of new ideas related to improving the efficiency of the team's current accounting processes and be the key contact in the department for any queries from suppliers.
- Manage the weekly payment run process and produce performance related reports to the line manager on monthly basis.
This vacancy is for a globally recognised charity that offers a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to join a dynamic and vibrant finance team within a complex establishment. The successful candidate will be offered an excellent benefits package, including a generous pension contribution, 25 days annual leave and a competitive salary.
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience working in a purchase ledger role of a similar capacity.
- Fantastic communication and interpersonal skills and a confident Excel user.
- Ideally, experience working in the charity sector. However, candidates without this are still strongly encouraged to apply.
- Managed a small team previously.
- Experience using Agresso or an equally equivalent system.
If you are interested in this Accounts Payable Supervisor opportunity, please do not delay in applying as applications are being reviewed daily and the role is likely to be filled before the closing date.
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A children's charity based in London is looking for an Accounts Assistant to take on a full-time temporary role within a fast-paced environment.
Client Details
A children's charity based in London with good transport links.
Description
The successful Accounts Assistant will be responsible for:
- processing regular payments including invoices and expenses
- preparing accruals and prepayments
- reconciling payments to supplier statements
- monitoring petty cash
Profile
The Accounts Assistant will be immediately available for interviews, and have previous exposure to working within a similar position for a Not for Profit organisation.
You will be a confident user of different accounting systems, namely Agresso, Sage or Quickbooks, with an ability to work under pressure within a team-based environment.
Excellent levels of communication and organisation are essential for this role as you will be dealing with budget holders and a high task load on a daily basis.
Job Offer
An hourly rate of £11-£14 p/h dependent on previous exposure to both the duties the role requires and a history of working within a similar industry.
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Your new company
A nationwide charity are looking for a Deputy Accounts Payable Manager based in their head office in Central London, reporting to the AP Manager.
Your new role
You will be reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager in a Deputy Manager role, responsible for the administration of the AP process. You will ensure the accurate validation of invoices before they are matched to a PO. You will also ensure all supplier invoice payments are processed in an accurate and timely manner. You will manage relevant outgoing cash processes which will include vendor payment runs, quicker payments and monitoring of direct debits. You will be responsible for managing your direct reports (9 AP Assistants) and the wider AP team which will include setting objectives that align with the finance processing team goals.
What you'll need to succeed
You will need:
- Experience of managing an Accounts Payable team
- Experience working in a large organisation in an AP role
- Experience of managing a high-volume processing department to meet objectives.
- Excellent Excel skills are essential
- A high level of written and verbal communication skills.
What you'll get in return
In return you will receive a salary of £37,500 per annum including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. You will also gain valuable experience working for a well-known organisation in a central London location.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Buckinghamshire Mind Shares National Mind’s vision: “We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect. We deliver high quality community based services across the county of Buckinghamshire to reach out and ensure everyone with a mental health problem gets access to the help they need.
Post Title: Accounts Officer
Reports to: Finance Manager
Salary: £20,000 to £22,000 FTE per annum pro rata (dependent on experience)
(actual £6,486 to 7,135 per annum based on 12 hours/week)
Location: High Wycombe
Hours of Work: Part time 12 hours per week (with possibility of increasing to 15 hours)
Preferred days and hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (10.00 to 14.00)
Basic Function
- To provide accounting assistance to the Finance Manager by processing all expenses claims and purchase invoices on a daily basis.
- Produce sales invoices as and when required and credit control to ensure that the debts are collected to payment terms.
- Input all of cashbook receipts and payments on a daily basis.
- Accurate filing of all documentation, and preparation of a weekly payment run to pay expenses and suppliers.
Main Responsibilities
- Process all authorised staff expenses form on a daily basis. Allocate the costs to the correct cost centre and category and reclaim VAT where appropriate.
- Process all supplier purchase invoices once authorised on a daily basis, and allocate the costs and VAT as above.
- Prepare the documents for a weekly supplier payment run for the Finance Manager.
- Raise sales invoices on a timely basis once any documents are received, and in accordance with any ongoing contracts.
- Ensure that all sales invoices are paid within our payment terms relevant for each invoice, and post all receipts on a daily basis.
- Reconcile all petty cash on a monthly basis and input the journal to QuickBooks.
- Reconcile all card receipts on a weekly basis for both offices, and ensure the receipts are all received and posted by journal.
- Identify and post all sundry receipts for grants, contracts and donations when received and ensure that they are allocated to the correct cost centre and category by liaising directly with other members of staff; particularly the Finance Manager and Fundraising Officer.
- Post all direct debit payments and direct credit/standing order receipts on a daily basis.
- Reconcile the bank accounts and other control accounts on a monthly basis.
Person specification
The person specification seeks to define a person most likely to be suited to the job of a Accounts Officer. Candidates are required to meet all the essential Conditions listed. E = essential criteria; D = desired criteria. Reference to both Conditions and Requirements in completing your application form will help in selecting candidates for interview.
Conditions
- Supports the aims and work of Buckinghamshire Mind (E)
- Maintains strict confidentiality concerning all Buckinghamshire Mind matters (E)
Requirements
- Previous experience working in a busy Finance office (E)
- Strong organisational skills (E)
- Excellent communication skills (E)
- Proficient in the use of office based IT packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook and with computerised software packages, ideally QuickBooks (E)
- Team Player, and able to form positive, professional relationships (E)
- Friendly & positive (E)
- Can keep written records and data (E)
- Can organize own workload and work without direct supervision (D)
Employee Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellbeing days pro rata
- Training and development opportunities
- Sodexo employee benefits - access to a portal with discounts on supermarket shops, holidays, high-street shops, days out, cinema and gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme – free professional confidential counselling
- Childcare vouchers
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Flu vaccinations
- Free eye tests
- Pension: Auto Enrolment (currently 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution)
Applications: Please send –
Cover letter and CV, (including: relevant skills and experience, locations and hours of work that you are available).
The short-listing panel make their decisions based on this information and no assumptions about your skills or experience will be made.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore please apply as soon as possible. Closing date for applications is midday Wednesday 4th March. Interviews will take place Tuesday 10th March.
Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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Description
An exciting opportunity for someone who wants to grow in an accounting role as part of a growing charity.
The role of the Accounts Assistant is to expertly perform key financial activities that support the achievement of Resurgo’s mission and to encourage the flourishing of its culture.
You will perform a vital role in the efficient workings of the finance department and are expected to contribute actively to improve and develop the department’s activities. You will be responsible for preparing financial statements and accounts, managing ledgers, support creation of forecasts and budgets, and help with the preparation of tax and gift aid returns.
The finance team is led by the CFO, who is supported by the Financial Accountant and the Accounts Assistant.
Resurgo Trust annually generates about £3 million of donations, employs c.50 staff, and is based in London. It is regarded as one of the leading UK charities for social impact and enjoys demonstrably high-impact outcomes to its work. Resurgo Trust owns two wholly owned trading subsidiaries, Resurgo Consulting Limited and Resurgo Ventures Limited.
In 2016 we were listed as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in the ‘Great Place to Work’ Awards.
Person specification
•A practising Christian who is passionate about personally representing the Christian values of Resurgo and is committed to Resurgo’s mission to transform urban communities.
•Professional accounting qualification (AAT/CIMA) essential, whether completed or in process
•Accounting experience for a minimum of three years essential
•Xero (or similar) accounting solution experience desirable, together with expertise in Microsoft office programmes
•Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills essential
•High attention to detail and excellent accuracy
•Effective communicator, with the ability to work closely with colleagues
•Self-motivated with good time management skills
•High levels of integrity and the ability to act confidentially
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Job Overview
Permanent Position
Salary: £32,000 - £35,500
Accounts payable supervisor to join a dynamic finance team for a charitable organisation.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that suppliers are paid promptly, correctly and fully.
- Maintain the Accounts Payable Master Data.
- Prepare and transmit the weekly payment run
- Be constantly aware of the output and backlogs in the AP team, monitoring the output of the Payments Assistants, ensuring that the output is at a satisfactory level and refocussing staff efforts where backlogs develop.
- Reporting the performance KPIs and issues in the AP team in a clear and timely manner to the Financial Controller both verbally and in writing detailing actions taken and where appropriate suggesting solutions.
- Report as to the receipting/approvals required from the business and actively minimise these backlogs through clear communication and networking.
- Supervise and develop the Payments Assistants so that they can cover for each other and the Payments Supervisor. Make decisions and ensure a culture of accountability.
- Ensuring that a culture of care for customers is embedded within the team and is recognised as present by the customers.
- Ensure that Supplier Statement reconciliations are prepared for the key suppliers and other suppliers as required. Ensure that all reconciling items are acted on as required so that our records are in line with the records of our suppliers. Investigate and then remove the underlying causes of differences.
- Be a subject matter expert in respect of the Purchase requisition system (Ebis) maintaining the Ebis
hierarchies and guiding users as how to operate Ebis.
- To ensure that all processes are properly documented and that high quality instructional material for users is easily available.
You will have delivered measurable business outcomes through improved communications and customer interface within organisations of a similar scale and complexity.
Qualifications/experience required
Experience in a similar role and experience in managing a team.
What’s on offer?
£32-£35.5k
Accounts Payable Job (Part-Qualified) 12 FTC transition into a Perm role
Your new company
Your new company - based in Central London, exist to empower humanity to achieve true fulfillment and encourage curiosity & openness
Your new role
* purchase ledger (posting & processing purchase invoices, reconciliation of supplier's statements, dealing with supplier's enquiries)
* processing payment runs - bank (online banking - BACS, CHAPS) and cheques payments
* dealing with multi-currency (foreign currency transactions & payments)
* petty cash posting & reconciliation
* credit cards posting & reconciliation
* posting journals (wages, prepayments & accruals)
* bank reconciliation (sterling & foreign currency bank accounts)
* banking the cash & cheques
* inter-company transactions
* assisting with VAT return
* assisting with monthly reports
* analytical accounting
* general finance tasks as well as preparation of reports as requested
* assisting with the preparation of audit
* looking for the electricity & gas suppliers for the Centre & other properties
* ad-hoc duties as required (filing)
* Experience with Net Suite would be desirable
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed you will have extensive experience within purchase ledger and have a positive can-do attitude.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a salary between £25,000 to £30,000 per annum (depending on your experience) with opportunity to progress into the company and have flexible working.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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The successful Accounts Payable Clerk will be helping the finance department to keep up with incoming invoices over a busy period of growth.
The role is expected to last for 2 months but could be extended.
Client Details
The organisation you'll be working for has brand new offices in the centre of London and are currently going through a period of growth.
Description
The key responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Clerk will be to;
- Help clear a backlog of invoices
- Help to keep on top of incoming invoices
- Assist in weekly payment runs
- Contact suppliers regarding any queries
Profile
The successful Accounts Payable Clerk will ideally come form a property or housing association back ground.
You'll be experienced in accounts payable and you will have a pro active approach to your work.
You will be capable of efficiently processing high volumes of invoices daily.
Job Offer
The successful applicant will be working in a brand new office with a great team and the contract has the opportunity to be extended.
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The Accounts Payable Supervisor will manage the entire Accounts Payable function and provide an efficint service across the organisation.
Client Details
This well known organisation provides services and homes for homeless individuals and families across the country.
Description
The Accounts Payable Supervisor will have two direct reports and be responsible for the following duties
- Oversee the day to day running of the Accounts Payable department
- Deal with complex queries from external and internal customers and maintain good relationships with stakeholders.
- Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators.
- Assist with Process Improvements and proactively make suggestions on how the team could work more efficiently/
Profile
The successful Accounts Payable Supervisor will have strong experience in a senior Accounts Payable role. Experience in the Not for Profit sector is desirable but not essential.
Job Offer
A salary of between £30,000 and £35,000 plus generous benefits and flexible working hours.
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The client requires an Accounts Payable Clerk/Purchase Ledger to help clear a backlog, initially for the next 8 weeks.
You will be required to start next week.
Client Details
The client is a well established housing association in the centre of London.
Description
The responsibilities will be to
- Process invoices
- Process payment runs
- Clear the backlog and assist with the incoming invoices
- Send invoices to the Finance Manager for approval
Profile
The successful candidate will;
- Be immediately available
- Have experience in an accounts payable position
- Have experience of processing payment runs
- Have experience dealing with a high volume of invoices
- Have a pro active approach to their work
A public sector back ground would be desirable but not necessary.
Job Offer
The contract has the opportunity to be extended depending on performance and continued work load.
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We are looking for a full time Accounts Assistant to work alongside our Accounts Manager. This is the ideal role for a mathematically adept person with an interest in IT and problem solving. We are looking for someone who is organised and has good attention to detail and a can-do attitude who likes working in a team. n organised and hands-on person with a head for systems and numbers and a can-do attitude. Ideally you have some experience in using Microsoft Excel, strong IT and problem solving skills and thea genuine interest in the firm’s aims, and an ability to work under pressure. This is an entry level role that would be suited to a graduate or similar. L, lack of relevant work experience is not a hindrance for the right candidate.
Salary will be £20,000 - £22,500 per annum (full time), dependent on experience. For the right candidate there is a full study support package available
We are looking for someone to start mid-April 2020.
Person specifications
Essential:
- Good mathematical abilities
- Good intellectual abilities.
- Excellent IT skills and an interest in IT including at least intermediate Excel skills
- Good interpersonal skills. .
- A proven ability to use initiative.
- Superb attention to detail.
- An interest in the work the firm does.
- A methodical and efficient approach to the work and excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage time and competing demands efficiently and to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- An interest in the work Deighton Pierce Glynn undertakes.
Desirable:
- A desire to build a career in accounts.
- Experience of working in a solicitor’s office or equivalent legal/advice work environment.
- Knowledge of legal aid billing.
- Knowledge of the solicitors accounts rules, specifically those applicable to a legal aid practice.
If this role is of interest to you, please find the application pack on our website.
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About E3G
E3G is amongst the world’s leading independent climate and energy thinks tanks. Our aim is to accelerate the global transition to a low carbon economy. We are experts in diplomacy, policy and the politics climate and energy and have offices in London, Brussels, Berlin and Washington where we employ around 60 staff and deploy a network of 15 associates. Remuneration will be £20-25k depending on experience.
Role Purpose
We are looking for an Accounts and Admin Assistant to join us for 12 months to cover maternity leave in our London-based team. Office hours are Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00.
Key Working Relationships
- Reports to the Group Finance Manager.
- Works closely with Grants Manager.
- Our Country Managers and programme teams.
Scope of the Role
This role is a mixture of accounts and admin - specialising in Quickbooks within the finance team, which supports the Group activities in UK, Belgium, Germany and US.
- Processing purchase invoices
- Matching, batching and coding invoices
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Bank and cash reconciliations (multi office and multi-currency)
- Liaising with suppliers re discrepancy's and resolving issues
- Monitoring staff timesheet and absence recording
- Processing month-end/year-end accruals, prepayments, payroll journals, timesheets, staff expenses, Cash Advances etc
- Liaising with Grants Manager and other managers to ensure correct coding of above transactions
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger / Accounts role is essential
- Experience with Quickbooks is highly advantageous as well as timesheet and absence recording systems
- Good excel skills up to basic formulas (SumIf, Vlookup etc)
- Fluency in English with French or German skills advantageous
Strong communication skills and a team player attitude is required - AAT qualification advantageous
- Good teamworking and communication skills essential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.