Purchase Ledger Assistant

Claire House Children's Hospice helps seriously and terminally ill children live life to the full by creating wonderful experiences and bringing back a sense of normality to family life. By providing specialist nursing care and emotional support, we help families smile again when life couldn't get any tougher.

We are looking for an exceptional Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our finance team on a permanent basis to support our finance processes. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a meaningful organization that positively impacts children’s lives.

As a Purchase Ledger Assistant at Claire House, you will:

• Report to the Financial Accountant.
• Be responsible for the Purchase Ledger Function, including supplier payment runs, ad hoc supplier payments, and administration of the invoice and credit card systems.
• Monitor finance email boxes to ensure prompt responses and timely query resolution.
• Support the handling and counting of donations and facilitate their handover to cash collection services.
• Assist the Finance Team with daily and monthly tasks to ensure the smooth running of the department.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in purchase ledger and knowledge of SAGE 50 accounts.
• Understanding of accounting principles (preferably part AAT qualified).
• Strong IT skills, including a good working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work well with individuals at all levels.
• Initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills and a commitment to Claire House’s objectives.
• A belief in the value of volunteers and a multidisciplinary approach.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality.

What we offer:

• 27 days annual leave (with additional bank holidays).
• Pension scheme. (NHS pension scheme available to active members).
• Life cover.
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and counselling services.
• Free car parking.
• Free eyesight tests.
• Opportunity for hybrid working upon completion of the probationary period.

If this sounds like the position you’ve been searching for, please visit the Claire House website for more details, including the job description and application form.

We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. At Claire House, we value individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We believe that these differences contribute to a productive environment where everyone feels valued.

For further information or to discuss the vacancy, please contact:
Katie-Jane Williams. Contact details can be found on the advert on the Claire House website.

Closing date for applications: 29th September 2024 (midnight)

Interviews will be held: 4th October 2024
Prior to formal interviews, there will be an informal phone call/ Teams chat to help candidates learn more about the role and the organization on the 2nd October 2024.

Please note, only applicants shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
This role is subject to a DBS check. Claire House's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.