Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Description

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Part time - Charity sector | Lambeth | 21 hours per week | Office Based (Tue & Wed essential)

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable/Receivable professional looking to be in a supervisory role within a purpose-driven organisation?

Ashley Kate is working with a well-respected charity on an AP/AR Supervisor role, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected charity and play a key role in supporting their finance operations.

Our client

This is a vibrant and growing charity that delivers life-changing nautical adventures for young people, helping to give them the best possible head start in life. Alongside this, they also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers.

Working closely with staff and volunteers, they have developed a clear vision and strategy to continue driving forward, building on the incredible impact already made on the lives of thousands of young people; while ensuring volunteers receive the full support they deserve as a vital part of their success.

Based in the Lambeth office, this is an office-based role.

Purpose of the Role

The main purpose of this position is to oversee and maintain the charity's financial records, ensuring all receipts, payments, and transactions are accurately managed. The role will also be responsible for carrying out control checks and reconciliations in line with best accounting practice, while leading and supporting the staff within the Finance team.

You will be reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

Maintain accurate financial records using Sunsystems

Run and reconcile Aged Creditors and Debtors Reports, including credit control

Manage direct debit providers and oversee weekly payment runs

Reconcile accruals, provisions, prepayments, and deferred income

Prepare monthly accounting close in collaboration with the Assistant Accountant

Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and liaise with auditors

Support system administration and training (Sun, Unifi Apps, Sharperlight)

Identify and correctly code Fixed Assets, maintaining registers and preparing year-end schedules

Monitor the finance inbox and ensure timely responses to queries

Line manage and develop the Finance Officer

Provide ad hoc support to the Financial Controller as required

About You

We are looking for someone with:

Essential:

Minimum 2 years' experience in AP/AR

Previous line management experience

High attention to detail and excellent numeracy

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Sage or SunSystems

Prepared for occasional travel Desirable:

Proven experience with Sunsystems

Strong understanding of Fixed Asset Register management and month-end processes

AAT qualification

What's on Offer

Full time equivalent salary up to £40,000pa - pro rota for 21 hours - up to £24,000pa.

25 days annual leave (pro-rata), increasing to 29 days with service

Life assurance at three times salary

Private medical insurance for the employee, with options to add family members via a loan

Pension scheme:

Option 1: 5% employee / 10% employer

Option 2: 3% employee / 5% employer

Cycle to work scheme

Access to a wellbeing portal

Opportunities for training and professional development

Part-time position: 21 hours per week, flexible working available. Flexible across 3-5 days, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays essential

Opportunity to work in a supportive and values-driven environment.

A role with real impact, contributing to the important work of the charity. If you are an experienced AP/AR professional seeking a rewarding part-time opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Omair Ali at Ashley Kate Finance for a confidential discussion.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies

Ad ID: 5417117801