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Credit Controller / Bookkeeper

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reports to: Credit Control & Contracts Manager


Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week


Salary: 33,642 per annum (including London Weighting)


Place of work: Hybrid with 3 days in our London (Waterloo) office


Contract Type: Permanent, full time


Closing date: Sunday 17 August 2025, 23:59

This position does not offer sponsorship and is best suited for candidates already located in the London area.

Are you a highly experienced Bookkeeper and Credit Controller looking for a new challenge within a welcoming and supportive national Charity?

Main purpose of the role:

After a period of financial transformation, we are now looking for a highly experienced Bookkeeper / Credit Controller. The successful candidate is responsible to provide accurate and timely financial information to both the Community and the National Team. This includes:

Maintaining accurate records of income and expenditure using Microsoft Business Central (MS Dynanmics 365 accounting software); Liaising closely with the wider team across L'Arche; Working across various sales ledgers throughout the Charity ensuring all monies owed are paid within the agreed payment terms; Providing support to the finance team in completion of daily and monthly finance-related tasks;

Key essential criteria:

A minimum of 3 years' experience in credit control and bookkeeping; Excellent negotiation skills, with strong spoken and written communication skills and a proactive can-do attitude; Advance knowledge of Excel and high level of competence in MS Office; Persistence and resilience in dealing with complicated ledgers and cash allocations; Strong numerical analytical, and problem-solving skills;

ABOUT L'ARCHE

We are people with and without learning disability, on a mission to build a world where everyone belongs. You can find out more about our vision on our website.

As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L'Arche's mentorship programme, there are many other benefits you get by working for us. You can find full details of our employee benefits on our website

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A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

The closing date for applications is: Sunday 17 August, at 23:59

Interviews will take place the week commencing 18 August.



To apply, please answer the questions on our online application form.



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