Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Ashley Kate HR; London; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected charity in London is seeking a part-time Accounts Payable & Receivable Supervisor to oversee financial records and manage a small finance team. The role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in AP/AR and offers a salary up to £24,000 pro-rata for 21 hours a week. Flexible working options are available, allowing for a supportive work environment contributing to a meaningful cause.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 29 days

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing portal access

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in AP/AR.
• Previous line management experience is a must.
• Strong understanding of Fixed Asset Register management and month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain accurate financial records.
• Run and reconcile Aged Creditors and Debtors Reports.
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with Sunsystems

Tools

Sage

Sunsystems

Job description

Overview

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Supervisor

• Job Location: London
• Job Type: Permanent
• Posted on: 10th Sep 2025
• Job Reference: JN -092025-63416_1757510231

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:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in AP/AR
• Previous line management experience
• High attention to detail and excellent numeracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Sage or Sunsystems
• Prepared for occasional travel
• Proven experience with Sunsystems
• Strong understanding of Fixed Asset Register management and month-end processes

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
• 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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