Accounts Payable Assistant

Information

At CrossReach we’re a charitable organisation that puts people at the heart of everything we do.  From caring for older people, children and families and the homeless to supporting those with learning disabilities, we’ve been delivering innovative social care for 150 years.  And as one of Scotland’s largest social care providers, we have 65 services and 1,800 employees across the country.

 

As a member of our Corporate Services team you’ll be helping some of the most vulnerable people in our society live safer, fuller and happier lives.  Our values driven culture means we are accepting, respectful and compassionate to both our service users and employees.  So, join us and you’ll be part of a professional environment with a range of development opportunities and a generous benefits package.  It’s a career that will enhance both your life and the lives of vulnerable people across Scotland.

If you would like to talk to someone about the types of opportunities we have, or have any other questions, please contact recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk.

Main Function

To assist in the processing of data within the Finance function at CrossReach.

Main Duties

1. Assisting with the processing of high volumes of purchase ledger invoices using workflow systems.
2. Assisting with preparation of journals for review and entry into general ledger.
3. Responding and resolving supplier queries or referring on to supervisor or unit.
4. Responding and assisting operation unit queries on financial processing.
5. Assisting with the preparation of payment runs, petty cash requests and manual cheques.
6. Assisting with reconciliation of purchase and general ledger accounts.
7. Assisting with allocation cash/cheque receipt to the correct account. Preparing banking sheets and attending bank along with others as required.
8. Responsible for checking and preparing monthly internal payments to operation units and reconciling account from Central Church.
9. Responsible for maintaining an efficient filling system and general financial administration.
10. Liaise with units, local authorities and utility providers regarding rents, rates and water charges.
11. Downloading Head Office bank accounts and post through finance system on weekly basis.
12. Carrying out other duties as may be required from time to time by the Accounts Supervisor.

Personal

As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.

This post requires you to either complete a Disclosure or be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.

Skills and Abilities

Essential:

• Experience of working in an office environment.
• Good personal communication skills.
• Experience of working with computer processing system and knowledge of Microsoft Office. We are using Sun Accounting System and training will be given.
• The ability to work as an effective member of a team, with an enthusiastic approach to working towards tight deadlines.