Accounts Payable and Procurement Lead

Muir Group Housing Association; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable and Procurement Lead to join their Management Accounts Team. This role involves managing the purchasing cycle, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and leading a team to drive procurement initiatives. You will play a crucial role in supporting the Finance Manager and ensuring the organization adheres to its procurement policies. With a focus on health, wellbeing, and a strong work/life balance, this position offers a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Great remuneration & benefits

Focus on health & wellbeing

Commitment to equality, diversity, & inclusion

Strong work/life balance

High employee engagement

Qualifications

• Experience managing the purchasing cycle and purchase ledger.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete purchasing cycle and ensure effective operations.
• Lead compliance with procurement policies and manage supplier reviews.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Procurement Knowledge

Team Leadership

Financial Regulations Compliance

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Join to apply for the Accounts Payable and Procurement Lead role at Muir Group Housing Association

Pay Range

This range is provided by Muir Group Housing Association. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

Our Management Accounts Team is looking for a team member!

Are you an experienced manager with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop people with knowledge of Accounts Payable and Procurement? If so, this could be the role for you!

Supporting the Finance Manager – Management Accounts, you will be responsible for managing the complete purchasing cycle, ensuring effective operation, administration, and controls within the purchase ledger, including month-end reconciliations.

With the new procurement act now in force, you will lead on ensuring the wider business complies with the procurement policy and lead on procurement within the finance team.

You will be responsible for the contracts register, ensuring all suppliers are reviewed and challenged where required. You will need to engage with the wider business to ensure all roles are reflected in line with Financial Regulations and that relevant checks are completed across all purchases.

If you think you’ve got most of what we are looking for, but not everything, we’d still love to hear from you. The closing date for applications is 9am on 24th March.

You’ll need to submit a CV and supporting statement (max 2 A4 sides, min font 11) explaining why you are suitable for the role.

Interviews will initially be conducted over Teams, followed by an in-person meeting at our Lightfoot Street office in Chester.

Benefits

Here are some reasons to consider a career at Muir:

• Great remuneration & benefits
• Focus on health & wellbeing
• Commitment to living our values daily
• Dedication to equality, diversity, & inclusion
• Strong work/life balance
• High employee engagement

Apply now and ensure you meet the necessary skills before submitting your application.