Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Job information Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) from the Company McCarthy Stone, this latest Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) job vacancy is located in the city Hybrid work in Bournemouth BH. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Finance field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Description :

McCarthy Stone has a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join their Purchase Ledger Team. This position that would ideally suit someone who has already had transactional cash experience and is looking to take the next step.

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, 09:00 – 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 09:00 – 17:00 on Friday with 1 hour lunch break every day.

Initially the successful candidate will be expected to work in the office all week, to ensure they receive the training and support needed. After discussion with the Team Leader the role could become hybrid, working with 3 days per week in our Head office in Bournemouth office and 2 days working from home.

Salary: Competitive plus great benefits such as annual bonus, pay reviews, and career development.

The purpose of the role: You will provide finance support to the Management Services Finance team, primarily supporting the purchase ledger function. The majority of your time will be spent processing large volumes of invoices.

• Inputting purchase invoices and credit notes
• Setting up of new suppliers
• Inputting employee expense claims
• Resolution of invoice related enquiries from colleagues and suppliers via phone, email, or TEAMS
• Compliance with defined Purchase Ledger controls
• Supporting the Management Services team as directed by the Finance Manager (Transaction Processing Cash) or the Finance Operations Manager
• Observe and comply with policies and procedures for Health and Safety at Work and observe and continually promote equal opportunities and customer care in compliance with organisational aims and objectives.
• Participate in learning and development activities that develop personal effectiveness and assist in improving performance in the role.

We are looking for someone who:

• Flexible approach to working as required by business demands.
• Able to solve problems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to rapidly develop good working relationships, and work across organisational boundaries.
• Maintains a positive and ‘can do’ approach.
• Operates with an approach of continuous improvement.

Qualifications and experience we are looking for:

• GCSE Mathematics or equivalent at C Grade or higher
• Ability to use a variety of IT packages and databases.
• Administrative experience is essential as well as sound typing skills, and the ability to use Excel at an intermediate level.

Further information is attached within the attached job description. Why this role with McCarthy Stone?

• This is a varied role with lots of experience to be gained within our Cash Team.
• The chance to interact with the wider business and homeowners and scope for professional development
• You will be part of the transformation journey within the Service Finance Team to help grow the business.
• McCarthy Stone has been officially recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for three years running.

OUR VALUES

Being part of the McCarthy Stone family means being passionate about championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We aim to create a better understanding and appreciation of older people by playing our part in helping them to live happy and healthy lives. From senior executive positions to front-line colleagues, we have a shared vision of creating a thriving retirement community, built with innovation and heart, that celebrates later life.

If these values resonate with you and you want to be part of a dynamic and professional team within McCarthy Stone, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Currently McCarthy Stone does not offer sponsorship for any of their roles. We will only be able to consider applicants that have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of November , McCarthy Stone operates 475 developments across the UK for more than 20,000 people.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised and valued than ever. In late we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!