This role is a 6 month Fixed Term ContractThe Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the leading voice of 5.5 million small businesses and the self-employed across the UK. Since 1974, we've supported people to start, run and grow their own business.?With market-leading benefits, local support, financial expertise, networking events and more, we provide our members with all the tools they need to succeed in business.Were also the UKs leading business campaigner, focused on delivering change on issues that matter most. With teams across the UK, we work with governments and decision-makers to make real change happen.
We arecurrentlyseeking anexperiencedSenior Finance Assistant to provide a leadingrole in providing an efficient and effective purchase ledger accounting servicewithin our Finance Teamon a 6monthsfixed term contract basis.
What will you do?
This is an interesting and varied role. The successful candidatewillprovide efficient and excellent purchase ledger accounting in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
KeyAreas of Accountability include:
Ensure the completeness of acreditorsledger for each company, which accurately reflects the liabilities of the organisation.Manage the ongoing administration of the Concur Invoice & Expense systems, including processing claims and keeping administration processes up to date.Prepare payment runs on a weekly basis or asrequired.Manage the purchase ledger reconciliation and resolve any discrepanciesin a timely manner.Manage and resolve all exceptions and queries on purchase ledger.To process inward and outward post.To ensure that the supplier database is robust andaccurate.Ensure that a robust audit trail ismaintainedfor all purchase ledger invoices or expenses claims.Assistthe purchase ledger team in completing tasks as may berequired.Whoarewelookingfor?
Theidealcandidatewillhavethefollowingexperience:
A solid purchase ledger experience in ahigh-volumeenvironment.Possess excellentnumeracy skills.Willing to learn and adopt new processes and procedures.Effective communication with people at all levels, dealing with queries face to face, over the telephone and by written correspondence.Ability to work effectively in a team.Ability to plan and organise.The ability to work unsupervised to achieve departmental deadlines and objectivesAccuracy and attention to detail.The ability to proactively develop improvements to the role and processes and procedures itoperates.Desirable Experience
Experience of working with online expense software.Experience of working on a sales ledger/cashbook team.Essential Qualifications
Education: A-levels or higherDesirable Qualifications
AAT qualified or equivalent relevant qualification.FSB is dedicated to helping small businesses survive through thesedifficult times, and we value our staff enough to provide highly competitive rates of pay, benefits, and internationally recognised qualifications. We believe your work life balance is important, so our working hoursdontinclude weekend or evening work. We provide you with all the tools,skillsand support to help our members every day, and help you develop your skills through teamwork and relationship building. We believe diversity is the key to success, and we encourage people from allwalks of lifeand backgrounds to come and join us. Our inclusive environment allows all our employees to bring their whole selves to work
In addition to a fulfilling career with FSB,youllalsobenefitfrom:
26days holidaysper year(pro-rata)plusbank holidays with theoptionto buy 3 days with your Annual Flex Pot*Annual Flex Pot* to spend on benefits includingadditionalpension,additionalholidays,additionalcritical illness cover, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membershipHealth cash plan*(Access to claim backnumerousbenefits, including towards dental treatment, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy, counselling,healthand wellbeing)Critical illness and income protection insurance*Enhanced Maternity and Paternity PayAccess to an employeeassistanceprogramme and mental health first aidersGroup Personal Pension (GPP)*Applicable on completion of probationary period and subject to terms
How to apply
All applications to be received by05March2025. Any applications received after this date will be held on file for a maximum of6months and reviewed if the first round of applicantsareunsuccessful.
Additional information
All applicants must be able to provide at interview stage their highest education certificates as listed on their CV and verification of their eligibility to work in the UK.
As an equalopportunitiesemployer, FSB is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discriminationon the basis ofage, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there isa strong casefor the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees can bring their whole self to work. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply and join FSB. Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact the HR department.
Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications are received. If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email.TPBN1_UKTJ