London based not for profit client requires a suitably experienced Finance Officer to work within their busy finance department. Duties to include: To take responsibility for the payments service ensuring that all suppliers, staff, volunteers and petty cash reimbursements are processed accurately and paid on time and within the agreed payment terms Credit control and debt collection for all income including SLA income, training income and local authority income Assist with Management Accounts Assist with external audit , liaising with the auditors and providing information as required VAT submissions on a quarterly basis, accurately and timely ensuring correct VAT codes are assigned Successful applicants will be proactive and self motivated. They need to be able to instigate change within the organisation and have very good working knowledge of systems to ensure that processes are working as efficiently as possible. The candidate must have a good working knowledge of Sage 200 and should be able to hit the ground running. You will have a good knowledge of accounting standards and processes and be studying towards an accountancy qualification. My client are committed to assist towards the professional development of the successful candidate.