Accounts Administrator

The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK’s largest trade unions. A vacancy exists for an Accounts Administrator based at the Union’s Head Office. What we Offer :

• Flexitime
• 34 hours week
• Defined contribution pension.
• Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked).
• Free onsite parking, subject to availability.
• Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract).
• Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract).
• Free health assessments (post probation). The principal duties are : to be responsible for purchase ledger input including staff and members’ expenses. The successful applicant will possess : a basic knowledge and experience of accounting software (Usdaw use NetSuite); a methodical approach with close attention to detail; accountancy skills including the ability to balance accounts and knowledge of accounts payable processes; the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and have well-developed planning and organisational skills; IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel; tact, initiative and discretion. An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the ‘apply’ button. The closing date is noon on Wednesday, 16 July 2025. This is a re-advertisement, and previous applicants need not re-apply. CVs are not accepted. No agencies please. Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer