Ledger Clerk

Churchill Living Ltd; Moortown; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement living firm in Ringwood is seeking a Ledger Clerk to join their Finance Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for efficiently recording ledger transactions, processing invoices, and communicating with suppliers. This entry-level position is suitable for those keen to start a finance career, with training tailored to individual needs. Competitive salary and various employee benefits are offered, making this a great opportunity to grow within a supportive company environment.

Benefits

Competitve 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

Induction and training from day 1

Group Personal Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Eye Care reimbursement

John Lewis vouchers - £200 to expectant parents

Colleague introduction reward scheme

Ongoing investment into personal development

Colleague wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in finance preferred but not mandatory.
• Eager to learn and develop within a growing company.
• Ability to read and interpret data quickly and confidently.

Responsibilities

• Record ledger transactions efficiently and timely.
• Process external invoices and internal expense claims.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal staff to resolve queries.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

GCSE level C / 5 or equivalent in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

We are looking for the very best people to join our business and adopt our values so if you want to be part of our success story, apply today!

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