Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger

Anchor Hanover; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and housing for older people. As an Accounts Assistant in the Purchase Ledger team, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions while contributing to a customer-focused service. This position offers the flexibility of working from home and in the Bradford office, along with a supportive environment that values your health and career growth. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in their career.

Benefits

Gym and Fitness Discounts

Mental Health Support

Flexible Working Options

Online GP Appointments

Pension Plan with Employer Contributions

Financial Advice and Loans

Discounts on Shopping and Technology

Ongoing Personal Development Programs

Opportunities for Career Progression

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger is essential.
• Studying towards AAT qualification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger and utility transactions accurately.
• Resolve issues related to purchase ledger transactions.

Skills

Purchase Ledger Experience

Maths GCSE

English GCSE

Communication Skills

Excel Proficiency

Customer Focus

Numeracy and Accuracy

Task Prioritization

Deadline Management

Education

AAT Qualification (Studying Towards)

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger

Salary: up to £27,500 depending on experience

Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 37.5 per week

Location: Working from home and in the Bradford office.

About the role

1. Work as part of the purchase ledger team to provide an effective, streamlined, and customer-focused service.
2. Ensure all purchase ledger, personal expenses, and utility transactions are processed accurately and promptly, following all Anchor policies, procedures, and delegation of authority.
3. Handle and resolve issues related to the processing of purchase ledger transactions.

About you

1. Experience in Purchase Ledger.
2. Studying towards AAT qualification is an advantage.
3. Maths and English GCSEs (or equivalent).
4. Good communication skills.
5. Proficient in computer skills, preferably with Excel knowledge.
6. Strong customer focus with the ability to deliver high-quality service.
7. High numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail.
8. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage conflicting demands.
9. Ability to meet deadlines.

About Anchor

Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our goal is to transform housing and care so everyone can enjoy a home where they love living in later life.

As a not-for-profit, all profits are reinvested into our residents, facilities, and staff, ensuring better care, wages, training, and facilities.

Our environment

We support your health, happiness, and career development with:

• Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options
• Online GP appointments

Financial benefits

• Pension plan with employer contributions between 4% and 8%
• Quick pension transfer services
• Savings, financial advice, loans, and free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, and technology

Career development

• Ongoing personal and professional development programs
• Leadership online learning resources
• Opportunities for career progression and promotion

Visit our Being Well website for the full range of benefits.

Diversity and inclusion

Anchor is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We celebrate diversity through various networks and initiatives, including LGBT+, Disability, Race & Ethnicity, and Inclusive Ambassador groups. We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly, and signatory to multiple pledges supporting diversity and inclusion.