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Job Title: Finance Assistant Salary: £11,730 to £12,250 per annum (FTE £23,460 to £24,500) Location: London - Bedford Square; Hybrid - 1 day in the office Contract Type: 1 Year Fixed-term - with the possibility to extend Department: Finance Reports to: Finance Manager (Transactions, Payroll & Pension) Hours of work: Part Time; 17.5 Hours per week (0.5 FTE) The AA is an independent architectural school and an international cultural institution that serves as a forum for ideas. Being a major Centre for debate, the AA offers an unparalleled public programme of lectures, symposia, and exhibitions, together with accompanying publications. The Architectural Association was founded in 1847, opening as a day school in 1901. The AA is committed to public benefit attained by the learning, teaching, discussion and promotion of architecture. The School is recognised as a worldwide leader in architectural education, with graduates that include many of the world's leading architects, scholars, critics and educators. The academic and professional programmes of study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, up to and including doctoral level, are validated by external professional and academic bodies. The AA campus is located in historic 18th century Bedford Square in London with a 350 acre woodland setting in Hooke Park in Dorset. The AA has an annual revenue of £18 million, a student body of 1000 students, 200 faculty, 90 staff, 6,500 members and thousands of visitors that come to engage with the most relevant debates in architecture today. Role Overview: The Finance Department are responsible for delivering high quality, efficient services to ensure that the school is effectively financially managed. As a department, we deliver the full suite of finance services, including budgeting, reporting, compliance, tax, payroll, credit control, purchases and sales processing. The Finance Assistant supports the team by undertaking a range of administrative and data entry tasks in relation to the sales ledger and purchase ledger systems. What we offer: We offer a wide range of staff benefits, including up to 40 days' leave per annum, pro-rata for part-time staff, a defined pension scheme, season ticket loans and access to professional development opportunities. You will also be able to take part and be involved in a creative and unique teaching environment, where the students display their amazing work with various on-site exhibitions, public programmes and lectures. Our Bedford Square campus is based just a 5-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road station, right in the heart of Central London. How to Apply: Please email the below documents by the closing date of 3 rd August 2025 stating the job title in the subject heading. AA Application Form Cover Letter / Email highlighting why you feel you are the right person for the role. This should be no more than two-pages Full CV We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Informal enquires should be addressed to or . We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces. Please note that it will not be possible for the AA School to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates. Therefore, the appointed candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK for the duration of their employment with the AA School, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Thank you for your interest in the AA and this role.

Contributes to an exceptional resident experience by ensuring all aspects of the appearance of the community are presented to the proper standards by completing tasks to maintain common areas, amenities and grounds both in and outside of the buildings. Performs repairs and minor redecoration and assists with resident enquiries and parcel management, delivering a varied and rewarding role. Key Role Responsibilities: Works as part of a friendly and supportive team playing a vital role within the Community team to ensure all our residents enjoy a high level of cleanliness throughout their community. Inspects the community throughout the day to remove litter, debris (including pet droppings and waste) and ensure all common areas and amenities are well presented and free of litter at all times and the building has safe access throughout the year Removes waste and remaining items from vacant apartments prior to starting the make ready process, transfers waste to rubbish bins or storage area as applicable and cleans and maintains the storage areas. Rotates refuse bins daily, prepares the bins for the weekly collection by the local authority and returns them to the bin areas in the car park after pick up. Responds positively to maintenance queries, resolving them in a timely manner or signposting residents to the most appropriate person to assist them Completes assigned minor and routine service requests Assists the Community Team with compliance requirements in regard to units and common areas Distributes notices, communications and parcels to residents as necessary. Undertakes relocation and removal/disposal of furniture Ensures all empty rooms and apartment and show flats are freshened to maintain market-ready appeal. Conducts weekly flush downs in all empty rooms and apartments in line with health and safety policies. Assists in the make-ready, move in and move out process by performing duties and checks requested by a Manager and/or Supervisor. Informs Facilities Manager or Community Manager of any observed hazard or potentially dangerous situation to residents, team members, guests, and others. Complies with Greystar's health and safety policies by attending and participating in the properties routine safety meetings, completing required training on other safety related laws and requirements and by reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accordingly. Role Scope: Reports to: Facility Manager Property: Coppermaker Square Capacity: circa 1225 units Team: circa 10 Team Members (directly employed) About You Ability to read and write in English to a level that enables full understanding and compliance with product safety labels, COSHH policy, and procedure manuals Knowledge and understanding of UK health and safety requirements Knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of cleaning fluids and tools Previous experience in a similar role within a customer occupied environment. Demonstrated ability to solve problems in a variety of practical situations and follow standardised procedures. Ability to work autonomously, using initiative when required. Strong attention to detail Flexible approach to work and adaptable to thrive in a changing environment Helpful, friendly personality with effective communication skills behaving in a professional, courteous and helpful manner towards colleagues and residents at all times Ability to use standard resources, tools and equipment to perform duties Must be comfortable working inside and outside in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet). Demonstrated ability to undertake minor repairs and redecoration and first line maintenance repairs in joinery, plumbing and glazing Behaviours & Values: Integrity Equality Accountability Professionalism Teamwork Service