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Background 
 
Brixton House is an award-winning modern arts venue in the heart of Brixton. Our arts programme reflects the rich and authentic storytelling of local and international diverse communities and champions innovative and creative entrepreneurial perspectives. 

Our vision is to empower our undervalued, unheard, and excluded communities through our creative and cultural spaces. 
 
Our mission is to present and collaborate with voices and perspectives not currently centered in mainstream funded culture. We focus on theatrical stories told through theatre and multiple other art forms. We are committed to and representative of Brixton, and a place where the lively and diverse communities who live, work and visit this place, come together to engage with culture and build community.
 
We live by our values, and they are at the core of everything we do:

- Enterprising 

We are a strong creative enterprise providing security and stability for creative freedom to be realised.

- Welcoming  

We will remain connected to our communities and treat everyone with kindness and respect; Brixton House is their home from home

- Nurturing 

We foster a caring and compassionate environment that inspires to be and give their best.

- Radical  

We encourage people to be authentic, affirm their rights, be critical, bold, resolute and determined.

- Celebratory

We embody a spirit of hope.

- Collaborative  

We will establish an integrated hub of creative spaces, performances, training, business ventures, and jobs for the local community and beyond.
 
We here at Brixton House believe in the power of stories and how it can transform and enrich our lives through the magic of theatre.

Our aim is to encourage children, young people, young adults, adults, our elders, families, artists, and communities to engage, create, learn, experiment, play and be the future storytellers.

Role & Responsibilities

The Event Sales Manager is the main contact for all hires enquiries about our fantastic 7 studio spaces, 2 theatres and café Bar.

The Event Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales, managing client relationships, supervising the event planning process.

No one day is the same at Brixton House. The versatility of the building enable us to host a wide range of events such as Meetings, Screenings, Conferences, Music Gigs and Book Launches.
 
Sales

- Achieve monthly sales targets
- Secure returning hire bookings
- Create and implement sales strategies
- Look at upselling opportunities across the venue including food and beverage packages
- Develop contacts with relevant cultural, commercial and social markets to increase sales opportunities – especially locally 
- To answer all enquiries in a timely manner with accurate information 
- Proactively source new business with the ability to strategically convert to sales
- Raise quotes, and issue contracts 
- Liaise with the Finance department to raise invoices and credit notes
- Liaise with other internal departments as necessary to deliver an excellent quality of service both for the client and Brixton House
- Liaise and build relationships with the Marketing, Operations and Technical departments, encouraging collaborative work
- Develop and deliver any related marketing assets with the Marketing team (eg updating the website, sales driven photography etc)

 
Management and Delivery

- Conduct tours of Brixton House, taking details of client’s requirements and responding with bespoke details as required 
- Lead in the advancing of Events and Hires 
- Book the spaces using Brixton House booking system, YesPlan, attending planning meetings as required and finding solutions to any possible clashes in delivery 
- Keep the booking platform up-to-date and raise any clashes with relevant teams
- Create Events sheets in a timely manner and distribute it to relevant teams
- Assist in all aspects of the day to day running of the department and Events and Hires
- Accommodate early get-ins and/or late nights for events and acting as onsite Event Manager during out of office hours
- Manage and resolve client’s complaints with a high standard of customer service care

 
Reporting

- Track enquiries to identify trends and understand Brixton House’s potential in terms of conversion rates, income opportunity and weekly conversion rates
- Schedule internal debriefs after events with relevant departments
- Complete monthly hires income reconciliation
- Report to the Senior Leadership and Executive Leadership team as required

 
Who are we looking for?

- Minimum of 2 years of extensive experience managing corporate and private events at a large, multi-space venue
- Evidence of hitting set targets and ability to adapt depending on income variances 
- Successful track record of handling diverse event requirements, deliver successful outcomes and the ability to achieve set KPI’s
- understand the complexities of delivering events within a busy event and/or entertainment venue
- To have a good working knowledge of lighting, PA, rigging and staging systems
- A confident and professional communication style, complemented by excellent interpersonal skills 
- Strong teamwork skills while also being self-motivated and capable of working independently when required
- Proficient in IT tools such as MS Office, including Word, Excel, and other relevant software applications
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong numerical skills
- Diplomacy and tact dealing with a broad range of clients 
- Comprehensive knowledge of the cultural landscape of London

HOW TO APPLY?

Please note that applications can only be considered if they are submitted through this Online Recruitment System, and returned by the closing date. The closing date for this position is Monday, the 9th December 2024 at 9am. 

During the application process, we will ask you to:
1. Upload a current CV detailing a maximum of 10 years of work history, if applicable.
2. Upload a personal statement (cover letter) detailing your suitability for the role, referring to all points in the person specification and job description (1000 words max).

Interviews will take place week commencing 16th December 2024 (times TBC).
Preferred start date Monday 6th January 2025.
 
Should you have any access requirements in applying for this role please contact us.

PLEASE NOTE
 
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK FROM THE DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE (DBS) BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT IS CONFIRMED.  THIS WILL INCLUDE DETAILS OF CAUTIONS, REPRIMANDS OR FINAL WARNINGS, AS WELL AS CONVICTIONS SPENT OR UNSPENT. ONLY RELEVANT CONVICTIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.

Basic Terms & Conditions
 
Place of work will be Brixton House, 385 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8GL. 

The Company operates an auto-enrolment pension scheme. The company will contribute up to 4% if matched by the employee. 22 days holiday per year, rising by one day per year up to a maximum of 25, in addition to public and bank holidays and TOIL.

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Are you passionate about fashion or furniture and want to make a difference through your work? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Store Manager to join our team, focusing on driving sales while supporting our charitable mission.

About the Role:

As the Flagship Store Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our Retail Manager to maximise sales and ensure the smooth operation of our retail business. You’ll be part of an enthusiastic Retail team that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to positive change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Retail Manager in achieving sales targets and operational goals.
• Lead, inspire, and manage a dedicated team, including staff and volunteers.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and a welcoming store environment.
• Manage inventory, merchandising, and store presentation to align with brand standards.
• Oversee daily store operations, including cash handling, reporting, and compliance.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives and community engagement efforts.

About You:

• Experience: Previous experience in a store management role within the fashion or furniture industry is essential.
• Skills: Strong leadership skills with proven line management experience. Experience managing volunteers is highly desirable.
• Attitude: Positive, proactive, and passionate about driving change. A “can-do” attitude and optimism for the future are a must.
• Passion: Enthusiasm for fashion, furniture, and making a positive impact through charity-focused work.

Why Join Us?

• Training: Additional training and development opportunities will be provided.
• Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that is dedicated to making a difference.
• Impact: Be part of a company that values its people and their contributions to both business and community.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and share our passion for fashion and positive change, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role.

Age UK is recruiting! With over 250 locations across the UK, our stores raise funds for some of the incredible services and support provided by the charity.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic Royston team as an Assistant Manager.

Our amazing Assistant Managers support our Store Managers in all aspects of the business, helping to guide and support our valued team of Sales Assistants and volunteers while ensuring customers are provided with an exemplary shop experience.
Please note this role includes working every Sunday.

If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older across the UK, then this may be the role for you!

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

You will have:

• The ability to work collaboratively and consultatively with the Shop Manager
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's.
• Be able to lead a team of volunteers and staff
• Ability to delegate and coach staff
• Excellent customer services skills
• The ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

Ideally you will also have:

• The ability to understand and establish successful retail processes
• Ability to understand basic financial reports
• Experience in a customer facing role

What we offer in return:

• A 20 hour working week
• 25 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.

If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

Job Role: Retail Assistant Manager    

Salary: £22,310 per year              

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week        

Contract type: Permanent 

Location: Bradford-On-Avon

 The Role:

To assist the Shop Manager in the dynamic and efficient management of volunteer staff, premises, and stock for our brand new Julian House Charity Shop opening in Bradford-On-Avon! The role is crucial in maximizing sales, achieving performance targets, and ensuring outstanding customer service that drives repeat business. You will also ensure compliance with all security, health, and safety standards, stepping in to lead the shop in the manager’s absence. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Collaborate with the Shop Manager to meet and exceed income and profit targets by optimizing sales strategies, minimizing operational costs, and continually seeking innovative ways to enhance business performance. 
• Ensure compliance with all statutory obligations, with a proactive approach to health and safety standards. 
• Promptly manage unwanted donations, maximizing revenue from these items through effective disposal methods. 
• Identify and nurture key volunteers to deputize effectively for the Shop Manager or Assistant Shop Manager when needed. 

Qualifications / Requirements: 

• General management, preferably in retail.
• A proactive, customer focused approach to work, demonstrating responsiveness and flexibility.
• Basic Knowledge of Health & Safety, Fire Regulations and ability to identify potential risks.
• Retail experience.

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• Sliding salary scale with salary increases every year for the first 3 years
• Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment. Plus bank holidays
• 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops
• 20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• 6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators

Our Ethos

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

   If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.

DBS Checks

We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. 

Get in touch

If you have any questions about the Retail Shop Manager role, please get in touch with us today! We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!

Do you have retail and people management experience? Do you have a passion for delivering great standards and developing your team? Do you want to be part of something exciting that will truly make a difference to the lives of people around you?

Then we might have the perfect job for you!

Retail Shop Manager and Assistant Shop Manager roles - Brockworth
Location: Brockworth, Gloucestershire
Shop manager salary: £25,340.04 FTE (32-40 hours per week, across 4-5 days)
Assistant Shop manager salary: £23,880.12 FTE (24-40 hours per week, across 3-5 days)
Duration: Permanent

At Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, we’re going big on charity retail. We already have nine shops located in Westbury-on-Trym, Yate, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cinderford, Bath, Thornbury and Keynsham but plan to open up to four new shops a year over the next five years, giving our charity a physical presence in the heart of communities we have served since 2007. Our Brockworth shop is one of our next to open so this is a superb opportunity.

The shops will sell a variety of goods, as well as being a hub for our charity activity locally. Our shops need to perform well financially to help fund our lifesaving service, but we also want them to be a place where everyone feels welcome, the local community can learn life-saving skills and former patients or supporters can pop in for a chat.

We are looking for an experienced retail staff who can lead and support the financial delivery, team engagement and community presence in our new Portishead shop. In return, we offer a competitive salary, the opportunity to be part of an amazing retail team and involvement in the exciting variety that retail growth will bring. We also believe strongly in developing individuals’ leadership skills and provide leadership development opportunities.

GWAAC is a great cause to work for, and we have amazing stories to tell and experiences to offer. Our work is very rewarding for our team too – at GWAAC we know that we are contributing to saving local lives every week. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for that.

You would be joining GWAAC at an exciting time, as the charity continues to grow and innovate in the field of pre-hospital care. You will be supported in developing your skills and be part of a dedicated team committed to saving local lives.

We actively encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences as part of our keen commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. GWAAC puts people first and upholds a culture of safeguarding.

Please Note: All retail staff are required to undertake a Basic DBS check due to their contact with vulnerable people and the public. Further information can be accessed in our Ex-Offenders Policy which is accessible on the website.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Do you have retail and people management experience? Do you have a passion for delivering great standards and developing your team? Do you want to be part of something exciting that will truly make a difference to the lives of people around you?

Then we might have the perfect job for you!

Retail Shop Manager and Assistant Shop Manager Roles - Portishead
Location: Portishead
Shop manager salary: £25,340.04 FTE (32-40 hours per week, across 4-5 days)
Assistant Shop manager salary: £23,880.12 FTE (24-40 hours per week, across 3-5 days)
Duration: Permanent

At Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, we’re going big on charity retail. We already have nine shops located in Westbury-on-Trym, Yate, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cinderford, Bath, Thornbury and Keynsham but plan to open up to four new shops a year over the next five years, giving our charity a physical presence in the heart of communities we have served since 2007. Our Portishead shop is one of our next to open so this is a superb opportunity.

The shops will sell a variety of goods, as well as being a hub for our charity activity locally. Our shops need to perform well financially to help fund our lifesaving service, but we also want them to be a place where everyone feels welcome, the local community can learn life-saving skills and former patients or supporters can pop in for a chat.

We are looking for an experienced retail staff who can lead and support the financial delivery, team engagement and community presence in our new Portishead shop. In return, we offer a competitive salary, the opportunity to be part of an amazing retail team and involvement in the exciting variety that retail growth will bring. We also believe strongly in developing individuals’ leadership skills and provide leadership development opportunities.

GWAAC is a great cause to work for, and we have amazing stories to tell and experiences to offer. Our work is very rewarding for our team too – at GWAAC we know that we are contributing to saving local lives every week. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for that.

You would be joining GWAAC at an exciting time, as the charity continues to grow and innovate in the field of pre-hospital care. You will be supported in developing your skills and be part of a dedicated team committed to saving local lives.

We actively encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences as part of our keen commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. GWAAC puts people first and upholds a culture of safeguarding.

Please Note: All retail staff are required to undertake a Basic DBS check due to their contact with vulnerable people and the public. Further information can be accessed in our Ex-Offenders Policy which is accessible on the website.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Store Associate to join our friendly Store in Bingham.

This will be a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate, motivated, and keen to help raise funds to support the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK.

As a Store Associate you will support the Store Manager, other Store Associates, and volunteers to help run a busy store, you will have the opportunity to develop and learn within the store.  Weekend work will be a key part of the role.

Store Location: Unit 2 Bingham Methodist Church, Union Street, Bingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8AD.

Hours: 21 Per Week

Permanent.

Some of the Key Responsibilities

• Excellent Customer Service
• Visual Merchandising
• Organising Stock, Pricing and Steaming stock before going on the shop floor.
• Ensuring Stock is generated over the door by members of the public and ensuring donors sign up for gift aid.
• Implement any promotion in the store as directed by Head Office or your Area Business Manager or your Store Manager.
• Achieve and maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation and cleanliness throughout the Store, including the sales floor and stockroom areas.
• Actively encourage the public to donate saleable stock.
• Rotate stock on a daily basis so that no garment remains on the shop floor for any longer than the agreed time limits.

Ideal candidates should have

• Experience of working in a retail environment due to the nature of the store.
• Experience of cash handling
• Working in a customer service environment
• Experience of working on own initiative
• Knowledge of working in a fashion environment
• Basic IT skills

The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.

* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.

Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date.  We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

The Retail section consists of more than 700 Barnardo's shops across the UK. These high-street stores are reliant on donations from the public and corporate supporters,and generate funds from the sale of these donated items. There are a wide range of shops, from traditional charity stores to book shops and furniture. The Trading division produces and sells a range of products, including cards and gifts.

Benefits

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Corporate University

*T&C's apply based on contract

Permanent 

37 hours per week over 7 days, to include Sunday.

£23,436.25 per annum with annual progression up to £23,696.84

We offer many enhanced benefits including:

• 28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays  
• Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
• Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers
• Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass

Full details about our benefits can be found on our website. 

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire.

The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We’re there for children, every step of the way. 

We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our St Albans Shop. Are you self motivated with strong interpersonal skills and thrive on challenges and opportunities that come with assisting in the running of a shop? Can you assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits and able to work closely with staff and Volunteers to ensure we deliver the best level of customer service.

We are looking for someone who loves working with people and has the ability to lead in the absence of the Shop Manager, inspire and empower people around them. We are looking for someone who is friendly and positive in their approach and can instill an energy to those around them. Have you got a creative ability that you can bring to the role?

 You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our frontline work.  

It is important that you have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.

If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Manager to be the best, then this is the place for you!

Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The Children’s Society is committed to Safer Recruitment and as such a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations made by the Bichard Enquiry, and current best practice. To include a basic DBS check, these will be required before employment can commence.

This vacancy closes at midnight on Wednesday 11th December 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Wednesday 27th November. 

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. 

This is a very hands-on role in our small team, supporting the Finance Manager and Finance Director and working alongside our diverse teams to make sure our finances are well managed and helping us to deliver our charitable objectives. We are looking for someone who has excellent attention to detail, honesty and integrity, an interest in learning more about our work and some knowledge or experience of working in accounts. This is a rewarding role in a fast paced, creative environment for a self-motivated individual who understands the need for rigour and accountability in their work and wants to contribute to the success of NYT.

The Finance Assistant will support the Finance Manager to provide an accurate and efficient accounting service for NYT. This role will lead on our day-to-day financial processing including managing the purchase ledger, posting bank transactions and carrying out reconciliations. The role will also support the Finance Manager in the preparation of monthly management accounts, ad hoc reporting and year end accounts. 

Our building at Holloway Road was redeveloped in 2021 and now includes a theatre for our own and external productions, studios for our growing programme of courses and activities for young people and rehearsal facilities which are hired out to professional companies. We also deliver training, productions and activities around the UK and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger
• Responsible for maintaining the purchase ledger - recording accounting entries in Sage 50 and tracking that approvals are recorded in line with NYT policy.
• Prepare weekly supplier BACS payment runs for approval and issue remittance advice.
• Monthly reconciliation of company pleo accounts and tracking coding and approvals.
• Post invoice and direct debit payments from the bank to ensure they are up to date and correct.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements to amounts on Sage.
• Respond to supplier and budget holder queries as required.

Income and Sales ledger
• Circulate bank receipt information to budget holders promptly and confirm coding.
• Work with the Communications team to respond to and resolve financial queries and issues on our membership programmes.
• Ensure ticket sales for NYT performances are recorded correctly in the finance system.
• Prepare sales invoices as instructed and record bank receipts. 
• Work closely with the hires team on invoicing and receipts.
• Prepare regular aged debtors reports and carry out credit control as required.

Accounting and reporting 
• Prompt reconciliation of all bank accounts.
• Ensure any cash is reconciled to sales records and banked promptly.
• Managing cash floats or temporary pleo cards and accounting for expenses.
• Assist in the reporting and financial information to support grant claims and reporting requirements as required.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and month end reporting as directed by the Finance Manager.
• Assist in preparation for annual audit and resolving audit queries related to your work.
• Undertake ad-hoc analysis of expenditure as directed by the Finance Manager or Finance Director or by other members of the Senior Management Team.

About Us: 

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:

Benefits: 

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Based: Battersea

Salary: £27,427

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Hybrid/Office 

Role Overview: 

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the tight knit Finance team, this role would be best suited to someone at the beginning of their Finance career. We are open to candidates who are AAT qualified, or working towards qualifications in ACCA/ACA. 

Central Services ensures the company operates smoothly and assists in working towards Enables strategic direction. Supporting the various services that make up Enable, Central Services consists of small and high output teams including Human Resources, Marcomms, Operations and Finance. Together, these teams make up the foundation of our business, driving our mission and fostering growth and development. 

Main Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Accounts payable and receivables: controls and processes 
• Processing purchase invoices: entering and coding invoices (including VAT) in Xero managing the approval workflow (by cost centre budget holders) as required
• Setting up weekly payment runs, expense pay runs and individual payments as required 
• Maintaining the aged purchase ledger ensuring invoices are accounted for on receipt and tracked through to payment 
• Supplier set-up: ensure appropriate supplier information is obtained 
• Raising sales and recharge invoices on a monthly/quarterly basis 
• Bank reconciliation process 
• Posting cash journals to record payments/receipts from bank statements into the ledger 
• Processing and posting payroll journal
• Assisting with month-end processes 
• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations and other standard month end processes 
• Assisting with year-end accounts preparation and audit process 
• Assisting with general finance-related inquiries and correspondence received via the generic finance email inbox.

Skills and Experience:  

• Experience of Purchase Ledger, Sale Ledger and General Ledger management including month end processes
• Experience of bank and other balance sheet reconciliations 
• Supplier management 
• Proficiency in MS Office, Xero and other accountancy packages
• Attention to detail 
• Good communication 
• Ability to meet deadlines
• AAT qualified or part qualified ACCA/ACA

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. 

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.