Accounts Payable Assistant – Maternity Cover

The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the– Accounts Payable Assistant – Maternity Cover in London Save the Children International office location.

Role Purpose:

The Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and employee expenses, resolving queries promptly and maintaining good working relationships with staff and suppliers. Excellent customer service, organisational and communication skills are essential to provide high service standards and maintain robust financial controls.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• More than 3 years accounts payable experience with good numeracy skills is essential
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Practical experience of using computerised accounting systems
• Proven ability to work quickly and accurately, paying attention to detail
• Good reconciliation skills; intermediate level of Excel knowledge is desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisation and administration skills
• Ability to plan and prioritise own work to meet deadlines
• Ability to work within set guidelines individually and as a team member
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Commitment to Save the Children values

We can offer circa £26,800 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.

This role is based in London Save the Children International office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.

Where we Work – Where We Work | Save the Children International

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.