Sales Ledger Manager Jobs in City Of London, England
Salary: £45,656 - £51,250 pa
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours/week)
Are you an experienced Financial Accountant and Qualified ACA, ACMA, ACCA or equivalent looking to make a difference?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join the Trinity Team, supporting the Head of Finance in the day to day running of the finance department and in the preparation of the accounts for both Royal Trinity Hospice and Trinity Hospice Shops Limited.
Overall purpose of the role
- Support the production for the monthly management accounts
- Assist in the preparation of the annual reports and financial statements
- Manage the sales ledger for both Royal Trinity Hospice and Trinity Hospice Shops Limited
- Prepare weekly sales reports and weekly cash flow statements
- Assist with the general work of the Finance Department as required
Skills and experience required
- CCAB membership – Qualified or AAT / Equivalent
- Understanding of accounting double-entry and accounting concepts
- Competence in MS Office suite with accurate keyboard skills
- Advanced excel user; being able to write and combine formulas ie SUMIFS, SUMPRODUCT, INDEX, MATCH, PIVOT TABLES and LOOKUP
- Experience of preparing and analysing complex financial information
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of working in the charity sector and or understanding of charity taxation would be advantageous
Benefits
- We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
- Length of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
- A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5% or a continuation of your existing NHS pension
- A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)
- Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available
- Free eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses
- 25% store discount in Trinity shops
- Life assurance cover
- Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party
- Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes
- Access to courses of free counselling on the phone or face to face
Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Everyone at Trinity is treated fairly with dignity and respect irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that encourages and supports fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) in all its forms.
How to apply
If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please complete the online application below.
For an informal chat or visit please contact Deji Ajayi, Head of Finance
Toynbee Hall is looking to appoint a new Finance Officer who will support the production of accurate, timely financial and management accounts, budgets and forecasts as well as regular financial analysis of projects. They will carry out posting of the accounts from order processing through to completion of the annual accounts, and assist with financial reporting and VAT as required.
We are looking for someone who is experienced in sales and purchase ledger and who has accounting ability and analytical skills. This post holder will work closely with our Finance Manager and Finance Assistant to ensure the smooth running of the Finance function. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to gain or develop their Finance skills in a varied role within the charity sector and who wants to contribute their ideas to help shape our finance processes.
Toynbee Halls values are Inclusive, Courageous and Empowering and we encourage applications from those whose values align with ours.
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
We have recently launched a new strategic plan which reinforces that our purpose is to build a fairer future with an end to poverty, injustice and inequality.
We work towards this by:
- Addressing poverty and injustice through advice and support and influencing systemic change.
- Shifting power to people and communities affected by injustice and inequality.
- Collaborating to end poverty and build fairer systems and institutions. What we want to see in the world starts with our community and our organisation.
This means:
- Working together to build a thriving local community where people have the resources they need, feel their voices are heard and are optimistic about the future.
- Being a good employer, where people are treated fairly, feel engaged and empowered, and work together to achieve our shared vision.
- Acknowledging the role Toynbee Hall has historically played in civic society while recognising that our role now is to shift power, to be an effective partner, and to amplify voices that are less likely to be heard.
What we learn from our work in east London we use to inform and influence wider policy – working to influence change in structures, systems and policies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not.
Being able to realise your potential depends on who your parents are, your education, your skills, and also where you grew up.
This is why The Talent Foundry exists. We envisage a more diverse, equal society, where young people, through inspiring and fun experiences can build their skills and confidence and connect to exciting employers who value talent over background.
About the role
This role will support our Head of Finance and Resources to offer an efficient and effective administrative service to The Talent Foundry colleagues, our facilitator network and external stakeholders.
You will provide finance and administration support to the Head of Finance and Resources to ensure that The Talent Foundry's financial information is accurate; that recruitment and onboarding are carried out in a timely manner; and that administration systems are well maintained.
This role is part-time, 15 hours per week, with flexibility around days or time (within the core hours of 8.30-17.30), mainly from home, with regular Team Together Days in central London. Annual leave is 28 days p/a + Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
You will work closely and collaboratively with your colleagues across programmes and school engagement to ensure accurate data input to our accounting and HR systems. While you’ll be working remotely for a significant part of this role you will be talking to colleagues on a daily basis.
Experience
- Good working knowledge of finance systems and processes for purchase and sales ledger
- Experience of reconciling financial information and resolving queries
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Understanding the importance of meeting deadlines and achieving targets
- General office processes
- Confidential information and GDPR
- Safer recruitment policies and processes and Enhanced DBS (desirable)
Please read the attachment for the full person specification and job opportunity information before applying.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and we require everyone associated with The Talent Foundry Trust, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including completing our Safer Recruitment process, references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hours/Location: Full time/Hybrid 2 days a week central office, 3 days home
Have you recently qualified in accountancy and looking for something senior? Or are you an experienced accountant wanting to work for a place with more social purpose? Maybe you’ve been looking for an in-house hybrid finance role?
At the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), we put our children, families and communities first. Our social mission is what sets us apart from other organisations as our ambition is to change the world, one child at a time. As a social enterprise, we impact thousands of children’s access to quality education across London and hope to be able to reach many more in the next few years. Chloe Johnston – Financial Controller, “We're a friendly fast paced team, it's not all about crunching numbers, there's lots of opportunity to learn and develop - all for a brilliant purpose”.
We are searching for an accountant who will join our close-knit finance team of 15 in an organisation of over 850 people. We help ensure LEYF continues to support over 4,000 children at our 39 nurseries. In 2023, LEYF turned over an exceptional 29 million which was reinvested into our children so they get a great start in life.
This role is perfect if you are at a point in your career where you are already running parts of the process and now want more ownership. You’ll own some parts fully, get a full breadth of exposure across finance, and have the ability to make an impact in our successful growing social enterprise.
We’re looking for an accountant that can work efficiently, and at a pace and wants to bring new ideas and ways of doing things. You’re adaptable and a positive team player who is always willing to give something a go. If you have a good idea and it improves how we do things, we want you to implement it. You will be a valued member of the team.
Your progression:
There is significant scope for growth in the role of Senior Finance Accountant. In the future, you could lead big process improvements, take responsibility for our financial statements, and help develop and coach junior members of the team.
About you:
·Fully (or nearly) Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent).
·Has a passion for working in an organisation with a social purpose
·Worked in accountancy before and keen on breadth and ownership
·A whizz at Excel and technology
·Proactive, likes solving problems and improving processes
·Efficient and organized
·Excellent attention to detail
·A strong, positive communicator
·Collaborative team player
Main duties and responsibilities:
·Lead on parts of the financial systems e.g. fixed assets, the sales ledger, grant income reconciliations
·Takes responsibility for key month-end entries, reconciliations, and journals
·Works closely with wider Finance team to prepare the annual accounts and act as a key person in our annual audit
·Be the go-to person for stakeholders (payroll, banks, auditors, insurers)
·Constantly seeking to improve systems and processes
What’s in it for you?
·Hybrid working between home and our central Pimlico office
·Your contribution matters as you are an important part of a 15-person finance team within our social enterprise all about purpose
·A good salary for the charity sector
·Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday
·Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
·70% discount on childcare fees
·Sector-leading parental leave
·Other benefits that take care of you, include access to the Headspace app, shopping discounts, attending our annual conference, and budget for team celebrations.
Not got everything we mention above but want social purpose and have some accountancy experience? Get in touch anyway as we value diversity and are willing to support the right person to get there.
What’s stopping you? Interviews will be arranged as and when successful applications are received.
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A small but highly specialist professional membership body & not-for-profit is seeking a Finance Officer on a full-time, permanent basis.
The role is paying circa £32,000 per annum and offers hybrid working – this will be a mixture of office-based work in central London and home-working. They also offer a generous pension and other benefits.
The organisation is a professional membership body with a range of products and services aimed at raising awareness of quality (governance, assurance, improvement) and growing capability within organisations in all sectors. They offer a range of membership services and events to members as well as issuing a prestigious ‘quality’ qualification and a training portfolio.
Reporting to the Management Accountant, The Finance Officer will work in a small finance team, and will primarily focus on 3 core areas:
- Purchase Ledger (invoices and payment runs)
- Payroll (using SAAS, software as a service where a payroll system is rented from an external provider but effectively done in-house) for around 50 staff
- Month-end duties (reconciliations and journals)
Other duties will include assisting with sales ledger, dealing with suppliers, financial admin & filing and assisting the Management Accountant with various duties.
The organisation is seeking an experienced, professional Finance Officer, ideally AAT fully-qualified or ACCA/CIMA part qualified. Experience with charity sector finance will be useful but not essential. Experience with payroll will also be very useful, however this is not essential as training will be provided.
Closing date: Ongoing / ASAP
Interviews: Ongoing / ASAP
Please send your CV for immediate consideration
Your new company
Working for an organisation supporting people to lead independent lives. This charity provides high quality, person-centred services for people with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities.
Your new role
Working as an income controller, reporting to the Senior Management Accountant. The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office per week) and a great work culture.
- Take full control of the billing function, adhoc billing and checking that scheduled payments are validated.
- You will also be responsible for credit control and reporting, working alongside the management accounts team.
- Management and ownership of the sales ledger across 5 different entities.
- Strong ownership of the credit control function, liaising with over 14 local authorities to ensure that invoices are paid in a timely manner.
- Ensuring that scheduled payments are received and differences are followed up.
- Work with the management accounts team at month end to provide accruals and deferrals.
- Presenting and reporting figures and providing key analytics to senior management on a regular basis.
- Responding to internal and external communications via phone and email.
What you'll need to succeed
- 3-5 years of credit control / collections experience.
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
- Good working knowledge of Excel.
- Open Accounts experience would be desirable.
- Good systems user.
What you'll get in return
- 25 days of annual leave.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible and hybrid working.
What you need to do now
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