Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Are you ready for a new challenge? We have an exciting opening to join the central Finance team at Crisis, playing a key role in supporting and enabling the organisation in our mission to end homelessness.
Location: Based in London. Working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ hybrid working policy.
About the role
As an Accounts Payable Executive within the Accounts Payable team, you will play an important role in providing accurate and up to date financial information to the organisation, empowering key decision makers.
You will help to maintain strong relationships with our key partners and suppliers and support our staff and volunteers in performing their vital roles.
As part of the Accounts Payable team, you will work with teams right across the organisation, giving you a great understanding and insight into the work that Crisis does day to day in our mission to end homelessness.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have 3 - 5 years relevant accounts payable experience, in depth understanding of finance processes and procedures and great attention to detail. You will also have intermediate level excel and strong interpersonal skills and be confident communicating with a range of stakeholders whether in person, over video calls or by email.
You must also be AAT level 3 qualified or equivalent.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Closing date: Sunday 26th January 2025 (at 23:59)
Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 3 February 2025 in person at Universal House 88-94 Wentworth Street London E1 7SA
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
