Ledger Clerk

**Job Title**: Ledger Clerk

**Location**: Ringwood, BH24 3SG

**About us**

We are Churchill Retirement Living, the fastest growing company in the UK retirement house building sector and we’re looking for people like you.

We’re a family-run, privately-owned business and we’re going places. We’re proud of what we do, and the people we work with. We have ambitious growth plans for the future, now employing over 700 people and growing all the time.

We pride ourselves on building beautiful, quality, purpose-built one and two bedroom apartments in desirable locations across the UK for those looking for an independent lifestyle in later life. Developments are designed to take away all the hassle and fears that can be experienced by older people and provide security, peace of mind and independence.

We’ve won a host of awards; we have been recognised consistently by The Sunday Times as a best company to work for and became the first ever retirement living specialist to have been named overall ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ by the WhatHouse? Awards.

**About the role**

We are recruiting for a Ledger Clerk to join our friendly Finance Team, based in our stunning Head Office in Ringwood.

The role requires efficient and timely recording of ledger transactions for the company and the group including processing of external invoices, internal expense claims, monthly payment runs, ad hoc payment requests, bank reconciliations and supplier statement reconciliations. This role also requires communication with external suppliers and internal staff to resolve any queries.

Hours of work are 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Thursday and 9.00am - 5.00pm on Fridays.

**About you**

Although previous experience would be an advantage this position could also suit someone starting their finance career and looking to gain more experience with an expanding company. Training will be provided on the job and tailored to the individual’s needs.

Numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail are key as you’ll be dealing with large amounts of numerical data and data entry. It’s important that you can read and interpret data quickly and confidently.

You will demonstrate good organisational skills, a motivated ‘can-do’ attitude, combined with excellent communication skills and a friendly, helpful disposition, ready to fit seamlessly into our current team.

Previous experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel, ideally to Intermediate Level would be an advantage but training and support will be given.

For those with no previous experience we would require you to be educated to a minimum of GCSE level C / 5 (or equivalent) in Maths and English and be eager to learn.

**How you’ll be rewarded**
- Competitive salary
- Annual holiday entitlement - 24 days minimum + Bank Holidays
- Day off on your birthday
- Free on-site parking
- Dress down Fridays
- Monthly Pizza Fridays
- Social and charity events
- Contemporary working space with a bright and comfortable feel
- Induction and training from day 1
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Life Assurance
- Eye Care reimbursement
- John Lewis vouchers - £200 to all expectant mums and dads
- Colleague introduction reward scheme
- Ongoing investment into your personal development
- Colleague wellbeing programmes and ambassadors

Join us and be part of a professional, award winning, customer focused team.

**Our Company Values TORCH**: Trust/Openness/Respect/Communication/Honesty

**Salary**: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ringwood, BH24 3SG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- purchase ledger: 1 year (preferred)
- Accounts payable: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VA335