Relief 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.

The hourly rate for this relief post is £9.29.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday, 30 January and Friday, 31 January 2020.

Main Function

The role involve accounts payable related work and delivery of support and training to services.

Main Duties

1. Responsible for resolving day to day supplier and Services queries.
2. Responsible for reviewing and processing of high volumes of purchase ledger invoices using workflow systems.
3. Assisting with reconciliation of purchase ledger accounts (e.g. supplier statement reconciliations, visa credit card, etc).
4. Providing the training and support to Service financial administrators on accounts payable financial procedures and processes (occasional travel maybe required).
5. To carry out bank postings and bank reconciliations.
6. Assisting with preparation of month end and correction journals for review.
7. Assisting with the preparation of weekly BACS payment runs, petty cash requests, manual cheques and banking sheets together with attending bank.
8. Assisting with development and implementation of accounts payable processes and procedures.
9. Responsible for maintaining an efficient filling system and general financial administration.
10. Carrying out other duties as may be required from time to time by the Accounts Payable Team Leader.

Qualifications

Desirable:

An entry level Accountancy qualification.

Personal

Have respect for all aspects of Christian worship.

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

Desirable:

1. Experience of working in a finance related office environment.
2. Good personal communication skills, both verbal and written.
3. Experience of working with computer processing system and knowledge of Microsoft Office.  We are using Sun Accounting System and training will be given.
4. The ability to work as an effective and enthusiastic member of a team and also to be capable of planning and using initiative in working towards tight deadlines.