Finance Assistant in Colindale - Kisharon Langdon

Kisharon Langdon is seeking a detail-driven Finance Assistant to join our Group Finance team and help support our vital work empowering people with learning disabilities and autism.

Location: Colindale, Northwest London (NW9)

Salary: £19,166.59 per annum

Job Type: Part Time (24 hours per week), Permanent

About Us:

Kisharon Langdon is a charity offering a wider breadth of enhanced-quality services, enabling us to better support people with learning disabilities and autism, and their families. From nursery and school to further education, and on to employment opportunities and supported living, Kisharon Langdon empowers people with learning disabilities and autism to thrive and realise their ambitions.

While we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Finance Assistant - The Role:

The role provides financial support across both accounts payable and general accounting activities within a group finance function. Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, reconciling bank accounts, and supporting the Finance team.

The position requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure. Effective communication, teamwork, and a proactive attitude are essential for success in this role.

Finance Assistant - Key Responsibilities:

- Process supplier invoices/staff expenses, ensuring accurate and timely entry into the

accounting systems

- Ensure proper coding of invoices and adherence to company approval workflows

- Assist with preparation of payment runs and ad hoc payments

- Reconcile supplier statements monthly and follow up on outstanding items/supplier

queries daily

- Support Senior Accounts Assistants

- Other ad hoc duties as required by the Group Financial Controller or the Finance Team

- Bank account reconciliations and bank reporting

- Administration of Operations teams local expenditure processes - cash and card

- Administration of KL petty cash systems

Finance Assistant - You:

- Excellent Numeracy and Literacy skills

- Strong Excel skills including (pivot tables, xlookup)

- Highly IT literate

- 1-2 years’ experience with bank reconciliations

- 3-5 years’ experience working with Accounts Payable

- Good accounting knowledge

- Strong proficiency with accounting systems and financial controls

- Strong analytical problem solving skills

- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

Benefits:

- 21 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) per year increasing with service (pro rata for part time)

- Pension scheme (NatWest Cushion)

- Blue Light Card - over 15,000 discounts from national and local retailers

- Eyecare benefits (via Vision Express)

- Fully paid enhanced DBS

- Long service recognition and employee referral bonus

- Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme - free, confidential advice and counselling

- Full training, ongoing development, and clear career progression opportunities

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all individuals who have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check, right to work verification, satisfactory references, and a medical assessment.

Please note: We may begin shortlisting and interviewing before the closing date, depending on application volume. Early applications are encouraged.

To apply for this role, please click the "Apply Now" button below and submit your CV and short cover letter detailing your skills and experience for the role