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Job Title: Finance Assistant (Part Time)
Job Reference: AO1222835BerFAT1
Location: Bermondsey, Southwark, Greater London, United Kingdom
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults facing homelessness? Join our dynamic team as a Finance Assistant (Part Time) in Depaul UK.
About Us:
Depaul UK is the UK’s largest youth homelessness charity dedicated to providing support and opportunities for young adults experiencing homelessness. We believe in creating a positive and empowering environment that fosters resilience and growth. Click the link for more information - Depaul UK Impact
Role Overview:
This Finance Assistant (Part Time) role will have exposure to a range of areas within the Finance Team. Reporting to the Payroll and Payables Finance Officer, this role will work closely with another Finance Assistant to maintain the day to day operations of the accounts payable function and support the Banking and Receivables Finance Officer with cash management and sales ledger work.
The role is expected to be approximately split as 80% Accounts Payable, 20% Payroll/Banking/Receivables but this may vary depending on the demands of the team.
The post holder will be working with colleagues from across the organisation and key external stakeholders to ensure that staff and suppliers are paid, income is received and cash is held in accordance with their terms and conditions and all legal and regulatory requirements are complied with.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor the Purchase Ledger email account and respond to queries efficiently
* Process supplier invoices and staff expense claims, ensuring they are duly authorised in line with the Charity’s policy and procedure
* Be the main point of contact for all purchase ledger queries and to communicate effectively with suppliers and staff
* Prepare the weekly payment run for review by the Payroll and Payables Finance Officer, ensuring all due items are included
* Process manual payments when required
* Monitor the Payroll email account
* Check and post timesheets
* Post monthly payroll journals
* Assist the Banking and Receivables Finance Officer with raising sales invoices and credit control duties
* Assist the Banking and Receivables Finance Officer with cash postings and reconciliations
Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a part-time (15 hours per week), permanent role.
What We Are Looking For – Person Specification:
* Experience of working in an Accounts Payable function and preparing payment runs
* Experience of working with an electronic purchase order approval system would be desirable
* Competent spreadsheet skills as well as other Microsoft Office packages
* Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
* Ability to be a flexible and co-operative member of a team
* Ability to use initiative and apply sound decision making skills
* Ability to work under pressure and effectively manage stress
* Excellent attention to detail
In return for working here, you will receive:
* A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
* Flexible working model for suitable roles
* 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service
* Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
* Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
* Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
* Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
* Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More
* Death in service (4x Base salary)
* Legal Advice line
Note:
Applications submitted without a supporting statement and/or after the closing date and time stated will not be put forward for shortlisting. In addition, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients.
Applications:
Please apply via the Depaul website only by Sunday 30th March 2025 at 23:59, unless you have specific requirements for an alternative application submission. If you do, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment@depaulcharity.org.uk.
We kindly request no contact from unsolicited recruitment or media agencies.
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