The Finance Assistant will be responsible to provide financial administration support to the finance team, providing credit control for the organisation, purchase invoice processing, and manage Gift Aid Processing.

For more information and to apply, please go to the jobs section of our website.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 4 March

Interviews will be held on Monday 9 March

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.

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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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

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

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.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

My client, an established membership association, based in the City of London is currently looking to recruit an accounts receivable officer.

Client Details

This longstanding organisation is going through a period of growth and are recruiting for a number of finance positions within their City of London offices.

Description

• Raising invoices
• Responding to invoicing and credit note requests
• Set up new customer accounts and assist in the credit vetting process
• Assist with the management of the direct debit process
• Receipting of cheques received
• Create bad debt provision entries
• Credit control duties

Profile

The successful accounts receivable officer will have intermediate level of Excel and have previously worked as a credit controller/ accounts receivable officer

Job Offer

This is an 18 month contract paying £24,000-25,500

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

We are looking for a part-time (4 days per week) Finance Officer, based in our office in London, working with our Finance Director in a newly restructured department.

Making Music is the UK association for leisure-time music, with a membership of 3,700+ music groups, comprising around 200,000 hobby musicians. We support members with practical services to help them run their groups, and with artistic development opportunities; we run meetings and events for them; we celebrate their achievements and speak on their behalf to partners and policymakers. 

The Finance Officer post is crucial to the smooth running of the organisation and plays a significant part in ensuring we manage ourselves efficiently, control our costs effectively and maximise our incoming resources. You will be working closely with the newly appointed Finance Director, helping to deliver the financial systems and resources to achieve our vision and strategy.

Making Music is seeking to appoint an experienced AAT or part-qualified (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) finance professional with experience in running the day-to-day finances of a medium-sized organisation.

We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills, and recent experience with Sage and Quickbooks software.

This post is for 4 days a week (30 hrs) and can be worked flexibly. Salary £33k pro rata (=actual £26.4k a year for 4 days per week).

We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community and all kinds of individuals. Please let us know if you need this job information - or would like to apply for the job - in a different format.

Please download the job description and apply with your CV and a letter by 8am on Monday 24 February 2020. Interviews will be on Tuesday 3 March in London. You will hear by 5pm on Thursday 27 February if we would like to interview you.

Our client is a world leading performance organisation dedicated to providing an inspiring and memorable experience through innovation and creativity. This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious and dynamic Finance Officer to work for a prestigious arts organisation.

Working closely with other Finance Officers, this role will entail a range of finance responsibilities with a strong focus on the Sales Ledger. This role will involve: posting daily bank statements; completing monthly reconciliations; supporting the other Finance Officer’s responsibilities in their absence; reviewing existing systems and proposing suitable amendments to these.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of Sales Ledger
• Methodical thinking with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with experience of working with staff from various departments
• Ability to think innovatively and encourage positive change in the organisation
• Proven track record of improving processes within a Sales Ledger function
• Sunsystems and Vision experience