This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Finance Manager (Payments) to play a leading role in improving and managing the Group’s purchasing, purchase ledger, expenses and supplier payment processes. This is a key position that supports financial control, operational efficiency and excellent services for colleagues across the organisation.
Job Responsibility:
Running and improving purchasing, invoice processing and payment systems
Making the order-to-payment process smoother, easier to use and fully compliant
Leading the Purchasing, Purchase Ledger and Expenses teams
Keeping an eye on workload, processing times, coding accuracy and payment deadlines
Creating useful reports that help managers across the Group
Keeping coding structures up to date
Supporting staff to post items correctly
Producing clear reports on coding performance
Improving how we use the accounting system
Reducing reliance on spreadsheets
Strengthening reporting on costs, projects and suppliers
Managing supplier set-up processes including checks
Maintaining the approved supplier list
Monitoring supplier activity
Reconciling supplier statements
Ensuring invoices are properly ordered, approved and ready for payment
Uploading payment files to BACS and prepare summaries for approval
Leading and supporting finance-related projects
Improving financial systems
Encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and new ideas within the team
Requirements:
Recognised financial qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA)
Substantial experience of financial accounting and effective use of accounting systems
Confidence in producing high-quality financial reports
Ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
Strong understanding of statutory and regulatory framework governing housing association finance
Practical experience of VAT
Excellent problem-solving skills
Advanced spreadsheet capability
Ability to manage competing priorities, working accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines
What we offer:
Choice of Defined Contribution or Defined Benefit pension, both including 3x death in service life insurance cover
25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service
Ability to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave (pro rata)
Time off for volunteering
Time off for health screening
9 Bank Holidays per annum, including an extra day at Christmas
Opportunities to develop and grow
Regular feedback, training and support from your manager and team
Comprehensive support in case of sickness with a generous sick pay scheme
Critical illness cover
Support through an employee assistance and counselling service