Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Supervisor

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.

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