Assistant Commercial Accountant (Fixed term - maternity cover)

Job Purpose

Work as part of the Finance team to support the company’s accounting operations, financial controls, and payment processes. This role supports the Senior Accountant with reconciliations, credit control, reporting, and day-to-day finance administration across the business.

This is a 6-month fixed-term maternity cover position based in Greenwich.

As a growing company, art-K values each member of staff and offers opportunities for future development where possible.

Job Responsibilities and Tasks

This is a varied role supporting the Finance team with operational and administrative tasks, including:

• Reconciling PonchoPay childcare voucher payments and GoCardless instalment payments (training provided).

• Reconciling accounts within Xero and accurately allocating expenditure and income.

• Monitoring art assistant engagement and ensuring pay is processed correctly.

• Tracking art material spend against budgets.

• Checking refund requests and expense claims are processed in line with company policy.

• Scheduling invoice payments and monitoring outstanding customer payments.

• Producing weekly reports on outstanding receivables.

• Liaising with utility companies and suppliers where required.

• Supporting the Senior Accountant and wider office team with ad hoc finance and operational tasks.

Systems Used

• Xero

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Office applications

• Microsoft SharePoint / Teams

• Outlook

Formal Qualifications

• A-Level Maths (Grade A preferred) or equivalent evidence of strong numerical ability.

• A numerically based degree (2:1 or above preferred).

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

• Experience using Xero is desirable.

Experience

• Experience in a finance, accounts, bookkeeping, or administrative role is desirable.

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment would be beneficial.

Specific Soft Skills

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Positive written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support colleagues proactively.

Company’s Core Values

Feeling connected to the company’s core values is essential for success in this role:

• Growth mindset

• Sharing and educating

• Ownership and connection

• Compassionate

Training

art-K inducts all employees through a certified training provider, Citation, covering HSE and HR policies.

The company encourages professional development and supports employees who are motivated to continue growing their skills and qualifications.

Salary: £36,500

Start date: 15th June

Fixed term 6 months

Benefits

• 24/7 mental health support with BUPA

• Heka wellbeing benefits scheme

• Vitality health insurance (following probation)

• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay (following qualifying service)

• 28 days holiday

• NEST pension contributions

• Company-funded training opportunities

• Death in Service insurance benefit

Safeguarding Statement

The Organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers, and those contracted to work on our behalf to share this commitment. This commitment is underpinned by a rigorous and robust safer recruitment process. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-appointment checks.