Finance and Logistics Officer
Job Title: Finance and Logistics Officer
Location: Islington, London (Hybrid)
Reporting to: Head of Social Enterprise
Salary: £31,382 – £32,971
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Are you looking for a fulfilling career in Social Enterprise? Speech and Language UK are delighted to be on the lookout for a new colleague who will provide high quality financial reporting and logistical support in Social Enterprise Team.
This role is hybrid working, including being based at our office in Islington two days a week.
We are keen to hear from you if you have:
- Finance experience in a small commercially minded team across a range of areas such as purchasing, invoicing and debt chasing
- Experience of managing large volumes of orders
- Knowledge of a range of software packages such as Sage, Power Bi, Microsoft Dynamics with the ability to maximise their use
- Worked with a complex CRM solution to manage all aspects of order processing and product management
- Worked with 3rd party suppliers such as mailing houses and couriers to ensure products are in stock and orders are delivered on time
- Produced management reports using a variety of different tools and metrics
- Good Excel skills – this role is a very process driven role and so excellent Excel (and analytical) skills are a must.
Why Join Us?
- Purposeful Impact: With every initiative, you’ll directly contribute to supporting 1.9 million children who struggle with talking and understanding words to have a brighter future.
- You Matter: Speech and Language UK promotes well-being, fairness and equality among the people who work with us, respecting and enhancing diversity.
- Growth & Becoming: We are committed to cultivating everyone’s skills and potential, by providing comprehensive training and coaching by Speech and Language UK and the training provider;
- You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Employee Assistance programme (we actively engage with our workforce on wellbeing and offer an employee assistance program offering confidential counselling and advice), Perkbox membership and enhanced sick pay.
Additional Information
At Speech and Language UK, we believe in the power of every voice. If you have what it takes to ensure everyone gets heard and are keen on making a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Now and be part of our dynamic Social Enterprise Team team.
Please submit your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role by 9am on Monday, 2nd September
Please visit our website if you would like further details about the role and the organisation.
Join us at Speech and Language UK and make a difference in the lives of children with speech and language challenges!
Please note that we will not close applications before this time and date as we recognise that candidates put in a lot of time and effort into making an application and we want to give each of you the time and space to put in an application you feel proud of.
Please note that we will not shortlist candidates who do not submit a CV and a supporting statement.
Speech and Language UK is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.
We are committed to safer recruitment practices and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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