About this job
You will have experience in processing financial transactions, reconciling bank accounts including direct debits, managing petty cash, foreign currency and ensuring accurate bookkeeping is undertaken.
You will be responsible for processing high volumes of financial transactions using the IT software provided and have a methodical approach to work with attention to detail.
You will be responsible for ensuring that ledgers are accurate and always kept up to date and be adept at providing timely financial information to a high standard across a multi-complex political organisation.
You will need to be fully competent in using accounting software packages and Microsoft Office applications, e.g. Excel, Word, etc.
Good general level of education, including GCSE (A-C) in Maths and English.
You will need to have the ability to work unsupervised, within a small team, and have a willingness to help others at times of high workload.
Within the post, there is scope to assist in other areas of the Finance Operations team, including Third Party Payments and Rule Book Benefits.
The appointment will be on a full-time basis permanent basis (subject to a six-month probationary period) and is based at the Head Office in central London. In return, the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary based on the current pay and grade structure, 32 days annual leave and benefits of a final salary pension plan as well as flexible working options.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please download General application form.
Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.
The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent to to Serena Hadley at s.hadley@unison.co.uk or post to Serena Hadley, UNISON, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY quoting the correct ref:
Ref: ORD/24
The closing date is 5.00pm on Monday 8th September 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview to be held on 16th or 17th September 2025 at the UNISON Centre. Unfortunately, UNISON cannot acknowledge all applications and candidates will be contacted only if shortlisted for interview.
About UNISON
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.
