Orwell Housing Association provides homes for over 7,500 residents throughout Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Cambridge.

We are an organisation whose values are at the core of everything we do, and we have an underlying belief that Together we make a difference.

We are looking for a committed and professional individual to join our Finance Team. The role purpose is to oversee the accounts payable function and to be responsible for designated Finance Assistants.

As part of this role you will:

• Identify training needs, support personal development and conduct annual reviews of team
• Manage the daily operations of the accounts payable team, ensuring work priorities are covered and deadlines met
• Oversee the purchase ledger system and other pay methods
• Prepare weekly supplier payment run and raise BACS and cheques payments
• Oversee and maintain the purchase invoice processing system
• Oversee the interface management between the finance system and the invoice processing system
• Investigate aged or questionable transactions and ensure they are monitored and queried
• Provide KPI information as required and analyse management information obtained to ensure the function is running efficiently

About you:

• You will have familiarity and confidence in using computer systems, in particular Excel
• You will have experience in and be competent at basic report writing
• You will have a basic understanding of accountancy principles and concepts
• You will hold GCSE Grade C or Equivalent in Maths
• Be AAT qualified, or willing to work towards an AAT qualification
• Hold a recognised leadership qualification or be willing to work towards one

What's in it for you?

• 22 - 26 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
• Bonus and referral scheme
• great training programme
• work with a silver accredited Investors in People and Best Companies listed organisation

If your values match ours we want to hear from you.

Closing Date: 30thOctober 2020

Interview Date: W/C 9th November 2020