Finance AssistantSalary: £22,400 pro rata (full-time equivalent £28,000) Contract: Permanent, Part-time Working hours: 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday, flexible hours, 3 days in the Oxford office Location: Oxford (The Old Music Hall, 106-108 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE)
About Ethical Property
Founded 25 years ago, the Ethical Property Company provides affordable workspaces to charities, community groups, campaigns and social businesses working for a fairer and more sustainable society.
From humble beginnings, the company has grown steadily and now owns or manages 17 centres across the UK, providing office, retail and conference space to over 1,000 social change organisations.
Flexible leasing arrangements provide our tenants with long-term security, and working alongside like-minded organisations offers them influence-enhancing networking opportunities.
The company has some 100 staff, based in our properties in London, Oxford, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Bath, Brighton and Manchester.
Our centres are managed to minimise energy use, waste, car travel and the use of harmful materials while offering tenants modern, affordable, and flexible space managed in a transparent and supportive way.
The Post
The Finance Assistant role will be responsible for the management of the accounts receivable functions for Ethical Property and The Social Justice and Human Rights Centre, and provide support for accounts payable.
The Finance Assistant will report to the Finance Manager.
Finance Responsibilities
Using accounting software, QuickBooks and Sage Intacct.Sales ledger , Ensuring sales invoices are raised for rent, management of monthly tenant recharges, raising booking invoices for meeting and conference rooms, and any ad hoc sales invoices as required., Processing the monthly direct debit collections from tenants., Ensure invoice entries for conference and meeting room bookings are uploaded to the finance system from the booking system.
, Applying tenant changes (e.g., moves in and out, downsizing/upsizing) in the finance system., Management of tenant deposits, including processing any refunds., Management of the ledger, including allocation of receipts, customer statements., Responding to customer queries and requests., Support and cover for the Credit Controller, working to resolve outstanding debt in a timely manner., Provide debtor reports to Finance Manager and relevant Centre Manager and Conference Sales Co-ordinator on a monthly basis.
, Ensure all sales ledger paperwork is scanned and filed.
Other tasks , Posting bank receipts (including direct debits) from customers.
, Support for accounts payable when needed., Assisting with tasks such as VAT return and audit., Other reasonable finance-related tasks.
Person Specification
Personal competencies and skills:, Collaborative approach with strong teamwork skills., Customer-focused approach to providing a finance service., A high level of personal organisation
Essential skills and experience:, AAT part-qualified or passed finalist., Ability to act quickly and effectively using their own initiative., Meticulous attention to detail., Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work, multi-task and remain flexible., Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines., Excellent communication skills at all levels., To be able to work alone and as part of a wider team., To be trustworthy, personable and reliable., A commitment to provide a good service to our tenants and colleagues., Excellent IT skills, including computerised accounts packages and Microsoft Office - at least to an intermediate level in Excel., A commitment to social and environmental issues.
Contractual Details The post is part-time, working 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
The working hours will be between 9 am - 5 pm and can be set to a pattern that suits the employee.
Two days a week can be worked remotely if preferred.
The salary will be £22,400 pro rata (£28,000 FTE) a year.
The role is based in Oxford.
Benefits include 25 days' holiday entitlement (pro-rata), in addition to all statutory public bank holidays.
We offer a 3% to 7% company contribution to a pension, life insurance, a free company bicycle scheme with bicycle maintenance costs, season ticket loans, as well as other benefits. Click ''Apply'' to be emailed information about how to complete your application. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £22400.00 per annum + pro rata
Posted: 2025-06-03 17:02:39
£32,000 + Excellent BenefitsA vacancy has arisen for a Finance & Administration Executive to join the Operations, Finance & Administration team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking Chambers and to gain valuable experience of working in a support team within a busy commercial chambers.Our client is a leading commercial barristers' chambers, with a thriving domestic and international practice, specialising in providing services across the areas of construction and engineering; energy and natural resources; infrastructure and utilities; international arbitration; IT and technology; offshore construction and marine engineering; planning and environment; procurement; competition; and associated professional negligence.The successful Finance & Administration Executive duties will include purchase ledger, sales ledger, petty cash and bank and credit card reconciliation, using Xero Accounts and LEX.
This role will report to the Head of Finance and the Head of Operations and will work in conjunction with the COO and all other teams.Key Responsibilities
All basic accounts duties for sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank reconciliation and petty cash.
Processing all barrister payments on bespoke system.
Reconciling payments received.
Using Xero Account software and LEX.
Process month end invoices, statements and barristers VAT reports all on Xero.
Year-end financial reports for barristers.
Credit card statement reconciliation.
Data processing, payments, data checking and filing.
Helping barristers with professional indemnity insurance and practising certificates.
Liaising and managing suppliers and getting best deals available.
Managing our mobile contract keeping us informed of changes to roaming costs etc.
Online banking.
Reception cover.
Assisting with changes to room layouts and furniture removals etc.
as and when required (e.g.
for in-house seminars, chambers' lunches etc.).
Assisting with conference refreshment requirements.
Help with setting up internal and external events.
Liaising with other departments and assisting in other areas to ensure smooth running of Chambers.
Any other tasks as reasonably required by the Head of Finance and the Head of Operations.
Additional Responsibilities
Undertaking ad-hoc organisation of tasks for barristers such as celebrations, dinners and Christmas parties, assisting the marketing team as required.
Marketing - Chambers seeks to promote itself actively with clients and potential clients.
These activities may take place outside of normal office hours.
The post-holder may therefore be expected to provide support such as greeting guests on a small number of occasions during the year.
Any other tasks as reasonably required to assist other departments as approved by the Head of Finance or the Head of Operations.
Skills & Experience
Educated to A Level standard with a minimum of 2 A Levels and university degree preferred.
Experience of Xero Accounts/LEX preferred but not essential (training will be provided).
Team player able to work unsupervised and under pressure.
Good problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
Excellent people skills and the ability to build strong internal relationships.
Polite, friendly and of smart appearance.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
Good IT skills with experience of O365.
Benefits
20 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 22 days after one year and 25 days after two years)
6% pension contribution
Bonus scheme
Season ticket loan
Permanent health insurance
Private medical insurance
Half day 'birthday' holiday
Following completion of probation Chambers supports candidates undertaking financial qualifications
This is a superb opportunity for a highly organised individual with a positive outlook, excited by the prospect of a career within the legal sector.
You will be part of a small team that works closely together to deliver outstanding service.
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Type: Permanent Location: City of London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £32000.00 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2025-06-02 11:55:21
