DESCRIPTION

Contract type: 3-month FTC, extension possible
Hours: 37.5 - full-time
Salary: circa £39,000 depending on experience
Location: Canary Wharf, London
WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week
Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight.
Reports to: External Reporting Manager
Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

Essential:

• At least 1-2 years of experience working in an Accounts Payable role.
• Experience with dealing with external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills essential.
• Ability to establish relationships with a range of people to support delivery of business outcomes.
• Be willing to be flexible to meet the challenges of a growing business.
• Produce work on a timely basis while maintaining quality.

Desirable:

• Good user experience with ERP software preferred.
• A finance-related qualification could be beneficial.
• Exposure to Sage accounting software.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Accounts Analyst will report to the External Reporting Manager and will be responsible for administering the operational Accounts Payable and Receivables, while performing month end tasks.
The role is responsible for efficiently and accurately handling all operational financial transactions related to outgoing payments and incoming receipts. Their primary focus will be on managing invoices and ensuring accurate and timely payments are made to LCCC’s suppliers.
The role will also be responsible for performing general ledger reconciliations as part of the month end process. This involves ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded and balanced.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor the LCCC accounts inbox making sure that internal and external queries are dealt with appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Liaise with the Procurement Team to ensure that Purchase Orders are in place prior to invoices being received.
• Review and process invoices from suppliers ensuring that invoices are accurate, properly coded and approved for payment in Sage X3.
• Prepare weekly payment runs to suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate Accounts Payable records by filing relevant documents e.g. invoices, payment runs, supplier statements and bank statements in the appropriate folders.
• Work closely with the Reporting & Planning team to raise sales invoices accurately and promptly while monitoring and following up on any outstanding balances.
• Verify and post credit card statements onto Sage X3 ensuring receipts are submitting and approved by budget holders within the deadlines.
• Produce bank reconciliations making sure all transactions have been accurately recorded and the accounts are balanced.
• Manage LCCC’s Fixed Assets schedules ensuring that assets are correctly recorded, depreciated and remain in use.
• Prepare, check and post journals in Sage X3 for regular monthly transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of the month end accounts including updating the balance sheet reconciliation packs.
• Actively contribute to the development and improvement of LCCC’s accounting processes and procedures whilst collaborating with staff across the business.
• Support the Finance and Procurement team with any ad-hoc requirements.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Key benefits that may be available depending on the role include:

• Annual performance based bonus, up to 10%
• 25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidays
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• Financial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscription
• Employee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition scheme
• Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave
• Free, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and on-call GP service
• Three paid volunteering days a year
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes
• Family savings on days out and English Heritage, gym discounts, cash back and discounts at selected retailers
• Employee resource group