The Akshaya Patra Foundation is committed to providing a sustainable solution to the problem of hunger and nutrition. TAPF runs the world’s largest not-for-profit school meals program in addition to serving a large number of homeless and children suffering from Holiday Hunger.

Akshaya Patra UK is looking for an Accounts and Admin Assistant to support our charitable food service initiatives in the UK. This role requires someone with high energy, the ability to multitask, who possesses exemplary enthusiasm and is a team worker. The role is a full-time role and will be based out of the TAPF kitchen in Watford.

Job title – Accounts & Admin Assistant | Department – Finance and Operations | Reports to: Accounts Manager

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration & Finance

• Support the Accounts Manager in producing monthly Management Reports
• Assist the Accounts Manager with receipt/invoice filing and organizing; accounting entries into software (Quickbooks + Sage)
• To manage petty cash, deposit cheques and handle post
• Assist in Gift Aid Claim data compilation
• Cover the Accounts Manager when she is on leave
• Printing, filing and maintaining physical records for both TAPF and APUK
• Manage an inventory of all TAPF fixed and other assets including Kitchen stock keeping and recording
• Take responsibility for following up with suppliers, vendors and service providers for activities in our Kitchen premises
• Maintenance of both food and non-food stock, including ordering and receiving.

Reception Desk

• To take responsibility for the reception desk on our Watford site based in Unit S Penfold Trading Estate, Watford.
• To manage incoming phone calls and transfer them to the appropriate office staff
• To answer donor queries about Akshaya Patra and our work and also take donations over the phone
• To provide information on our new initiatives and activities
• To provide hospitality services to visitors

EA

• Effective handling and engagement with Guests, media, donors, volunteers and visiting dignitaries.
• EA support to CEO (ad hoc)

Mandatory Requirements

1. A levels – and someone who is keen on building a career in Finance administration. Those with industry experience in accounts administration or customer service will also be considered.
2. Excellent in communication and interpersonal relationships
3. Impeccable telephone manners. Fluency in English
4. A deep desire to serve in the charity sector and to improve the lives of all those we serve in line with the ethos of Akshaya Patra.
5. Clean DBS record