Finance Officer

3 weeks ago


Newcastle Emlyn, Cardiganshire, United Kingdom Wales & West Housing Association Limited Full time

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to make a real difference to the lives of residents and communities across Wales. As our Finance Officer - Purchase Ledger, you will play a key role in the Treasury and Payments team.

Who are we looking for?

To succeed in this role, you will have a genuine passion and interest in what we do as an organisation. You will have knowledge of accounting systems and the ability to communicate with all levels of financial and non-financial staff. Ideally, you will have previous experience of working in a finance department.

To help us deliver an excellent service, you must have a proven track record in the following:

  • Working to strict deadlines
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Great team working skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Experience of purchase ledger function within a busy team
  • A creative approach and willingness to change and improve systems and ways of working

What will you be doing?

  • Process all invoices in line with the agreed payment calendar. Ensuring the correct level of authorisation is sought.
  • Prepare payment runs for the Association by BACS by undertaking the import of all approved invoices and in accordance with the agreed timetable.
  • Investigating queries from external suppliers relating to unpaid invoices, liaising with other departments and the supplier
  • Producing ad hoc reports as directed by the Lead Finance Officer.
  • Providing system support where necessary to Treasury and Payments team when required.

What's in it for you?

In return for your hard work, commitment, and innovation, you will enjoy an environment focused on more than just competitive pay. You'll enjoy:

  • Salary £28,585 - £31,462 per annum.
  • Choice of Defined Contribution or Defined Benefit pension, both including 3 x death in service life insurance cover.
  • 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days (pro rata), as well as, time off for volunteering, health screening, and more.
  • 9 Bank Holidays per annum, including an extra day at Christmas
  • Opportunities to develop and grow
  • Regular feedback, training, and support from your manager and team
  • Comprehensive support in case of sickness with a generous sick pay scheme, critical illness cover, and support through an employee assistance and counselling service and a cash plan benefit
  • And lots more

Who are Wales & West Housing Group (WWHG)?

  • We're a leading and well-established Welsh employer – over 620 employees across the WWH Group, we provide affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 residents in over 12,000 properties across Wales.
  • Multi-award winning – ranked as 3* 'World Class' in the 2024 Best Companies list and the first organisation in Wales to be awarded the Investors In People (IiP) Platinum status.

Want to find out more?

Why not arrange an informal conversation with Helen on Helen.Connolly@wwha.co.uk, Lead Finance Officer, and you can find out lots more in the recruitment pack.



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