Finance Executive (Accounts Payable)

Plymouth Community Homes; Poltimore; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Holiday trading scheme

Free onsite gym and changingFacilities

Job summary

Plymouth Community Homes is seeking a motivated Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our Finance Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. You will help ensure suppliers are paid on time and provide excellent service across the business.

In this fast-paced role you’ll process high volumes of invoices, respond to supplier queries and maintain accurate records, contributing to the reliable financial foundations that support our housing services in Plymouth.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy finance, accounts payable or purchase ledger environment.
• Keen eye for detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to analyse information and resolve issues effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence to build positive relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Proactive and organised approach to workload and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of invoices accurately and promptly
• Supporting suppliers and colleagues with purchase ledger queries
• Ensuring payments are made on time and records are maintained correctly
• Investigating discrepancies and resolving issues efficiently
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet team objectives
• Maintaining strong supplier relationships through excellent service

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Job description

At Plymouth Community Homes, we're looking for a motivated and detail-focused Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our Finance Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.

This is more than processing invoices. It's about helping ensure our suppliers are paid on time, supporting colleagues across the business, and playing a key role in maintaining the financial foundations that allow us to deliver homes and services to thousands of people across Plymouth.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced finance environment, take pride in accuracy, and thrive as part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

As a valued member of our high-performing Purchase Ledger team, you'll be the first point of contact for suppliers and colleagues, providing excellent customer service while ensuring financial transactions are processed efficiently and accurately.

Your responsibilities will include

• Processing high volumes of invoices accurately and promptly
• Supporting suppliers and colleagues with purchase ledger queries
• Ensuring payments are made on time and records are maintained correctly
• Investigating discrepancies and resolving issues efficiently
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet team objectives
• Helping maintain strong supplier relationships through excellent service

No two days are quite the same, and you'll enjoy a varied workload within a supportive team that shares knowledge, celebrates success and works together to deliver excellent results.

We're looking for someone who combines strong finance administration skills with a positive, proactive approach.

You'll ideally have

• Experience working within a busy finance, accounts payable or purchase ledger environment
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy
• The ability to analyse information and resolve issues effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• The confidence to build positive relationships with colleagues and external suppliers
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively as part of a team
• A proactive and organised approach to managing workloads and deadlines

At Plymouth Community Homes, we're proud to be the city's largest social housing provider, supporting more than 35,000 people across Plymouth. When you join us, you'll become part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference to local communities whilst investing in its people.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme with excellent employer contributions
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday trading scheme
• Free onsite gym and changing facilities
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling support
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Three paid volunteering days each year through our Make a Difference programme
• Modern technology and digital working tools
• Regular charity events, quizzes and team activities
• Modern offices in Crownhill with excellent transport links and local amenities nearby