Junior Finance Assistant
KCLSU is looking for a Junior Finance Assistant to work with the Finance team. The post holder will assist in delivering the finance and administrative function under external statutory bodies' financial regulations and procedures and compliance requirements, while contributing to our students' educational journey at King's College London.
Summary of the Post
To assist in delivering the finance and administrative function under external statutory bodies' financial regulations and procedures and compliance requirements. To support the annual audit process with external auditors.To support preparing accurate, compliant, and complete management accounts, financial statements, and other information promptly.
Main Tasks
Routine Finance OperationsDealing with day-to-day purchase invoices and reconciling to purchase order
Set up payment online
Reconcile purchase ledger accounts
Reconcile daily income from different systems to cash banking, post daily banking into the system
Raise sales invoices and reconcile sales ledger accounts
Aged debtor chasing
Assist with Bank reconciliation
Assist with monthly management account tasks and adjustments Generate reports from the exchequer system
Assist with Balance Sheet accounts reconciliation
Routine control activities, i.e. stock check Other finance office tasks, i.e., cash services to trading areas/provision of changeAnswer general financial queries from staff, KCL students, and suppliers.
The successful candidate will:
Demonstrate the ability to quickly and accurately pick up new tasks, and showcasing a string aptitude for learning new skills.To ensure that KCLSU internal and external stakeholders, including KCL students, receive the highest level of support, with a focus on service quality.
Consistently deliver work of the highest quality in a timely manner demonstrating promptness, accuracy and efficiency.
Play an integrated role within the Finance team and support the overall organizational function.
Actively demonstrate KCLU values.
Adhere to and promote the financial regulations of KCLSU.
Have relevant degree in Finance or related business discipline, from an academic institution. Or, candidates actively working towards a Chartered Accountant qualification.
Have hands-on experience with integrated accounting systems is essential, preferably Exchequer
Have hands-on experience with every aspect of financial operations is essential
Have previous experience in a similar role
Know accounting concepts and relevant VAT regulations are essential.
Understand data protection in the context of a membership organisation is desirable.
The list above is not exhaustive. For full role and candidate specific details, please review our Job Pack.
Application Process
If this sounds like you, please send a filled application form (including a supporting statement) alongside EOM form and send them to us.
You will see on our Job Pack that we are a equal opportunities employer and we live by our 4 main values: Inclusive, Collaborative, Open and Brave. KCLSU is a fun, social and flexible work environment which offers opportunities for development as well as great staff benefits.
Benefits of Working for KCLSU include:
Hybrid Working Policy Pension ContributionInterest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
Cycle to work Scheme
Enhanced Sick Pay
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closure days
Discounts at KCLSU venues
£30 wellbeing allowance per term
Employee Assistance Programme
"No meeting Friday" ethos
Death in Service
At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavor to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate.Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this role you must:
Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union