Purchase Ledger Manager

Bloor Homes; Measham, Swadlincote; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement

Holiday buy & carry over

Bonus scheme

Family policy

Pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Hybrid working

Life assurance

Employee discount on homes

Job summary

Bloor Homes is seeking a Purchase Ledger Manager to head the Purchase Ledger function across the business from our Head Office in Measham, Swadlincote. You will lead a talented team of Assistants in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accurate invoice processing and robust control.

This role offers training and development opportunities, a competitive benefits package including hybrid working, a strong emphasis on process improvement and system development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience running a large Purchase Ledger department in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience and an understanding of VAT and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
• Extensive experience of accounts software packages e.g. Microsoft Dynamics (or similar).
• An ability to modernise workflows thereby reducing manual intervention.
• An ability to take sole responsibility for enforcing robust internal controls and accounts payable policies.
• A proactive attitude and an ability to foster a culture of proactive, continuous and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the accurate processing of high-volume supplier invoices, credit notes, purchase order and contra charges, in a fast-paced environment.
• Managing and communicating period end processes, liaising with other finance colleagues ensuring awareness of implications for the wider business.
• Ensuring all internal policies and procedures are adhered to, minimising risk to the business from fraud, error and other irregularities.
• Working with the wider finance, commercial and IT teams to develop and enhance systems approach and efficiencies.
• Liaise directly with software developers / providers to resolve day-to-day issues.
• Mentor and develop all team members, set performance targets and manage daily workloads to meet business needs.

Job description

As a Purchase Ledger Manager you will be the face of the Purchase Ledger function across the business and you will be the foundation of further developing our Purchase Ledger system(s), whilst also managing a great team of Assistants within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. We’ll support you with great benefits, training and development opportunities so join us and become part of something more satisfying from day one.

We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Manager to join us at our Head Office in Measham, Swadlincote.

… But first, why join us?

About Bloor Homes:

We built our first house in 1969. Every possible detail was taken into consideration back then to create a beautiful home. The same is still true today.

We understand that buying a new home is an important decision and that everything, from the location to the build quality, has to stand the test of time for our customers.

As a family-run housebuilder, our team of highly skilled craftspeople ensure care and attention goes into every one of our homes.

Wegive sympatheticconsideration to the areas we buildin to designwelcoming settings withvariety of home types andspace,makingevery effort to preserve natural features and the conservation of wildlife.

Our strong commitment to create homes that our customers are proud to own - and that we would love ourselves or family and friends to live in - is what has always driven us. It’s why we’re proud to be a five-star housebuilder and it’s why we’re dedicated tocreating better life experiences. One home at a time.

What Benefits You Can Expect:

We strongly believe in rewarding and recognising the hard work our employees put in every day which is why in return you can expect to receive the following benefits.

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Holiday buy & carry over
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Enhanced Family Policy
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Hybrid working (depending on role)
• Life Assurance at 6 times your basic salary
• Employee discount on our Homes and & some building materials
• Employee discount at Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.

What Will Your Day Look Like?

You will be:

• Overseeing the accurate processing of high-volume supplier invoices, credit notes, purchase order and contra charges, in a fast-paced environment.
• Managing and communicating period end processes, liaising with other finance colleagues ensuring awareness of implications for the wider business.
• Ensuring all internal policies and procedures are adhered to, minimising risk to the business from fraud, error and other irregularities.
• Working with the wider finance, commercial and IT teams to develop and enhance systems approach and efficiencies.
• Liaise directly with software developers / providers to resolve day-to-day issues.
• Mentor and develop all team members, set performance targets and manage daily workloads to meet business needs.

Please see the job description for further information.

What You'll Need To Succeed:

• Previous experience running a large Purchase Ledger department in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience and an understanding of VAT and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
• Extensive experience of accounts software packages e.g. Microsoft Dynamics (or similar).
• An ability to modernise workflows thereby reducing manual intervention.
• An ability to take sole responsibility for enforcing robust internal controls and accounts payable policies.
• A proactive attitude and an ability to foster a culture of proactive, continuous and accountability.

Our talent is what sets us aside from our competitors. Working at Bloor Homes, you can expect to be part of a community of exceptionally talented, likeminded people who help to support and develop one another.