Due to continual internal progression, we have an exciting opportunity for an Expenditure Officer to join our finance team at Wythenshawe Community Housing Group and assist in providing a fully comprehensive purchase ledge function. This role is critical to ensure there is the timely processing of invoices and payments to all of our suppliers in line with varied terms and conditions. Although advertised as a full-time role, we are happy to accept applications from candidates wishing to work on a part time basis or as part of a job share. Your Key Responsibilities will be; To ensure the integrity of data within the purchase ledger, ensuring all processes are adhered to including registering invoices, matching of invoices to purchase orders, compliance with the No PO, No Pay policy and reconciliation of supplier statements; To be responsible for the weekly processing of BACS and cheque runs; To deal efficiently with the group’s providers of goods and services, internal and external customers. To continually strive to improve the service provided and systems and processes used In order to undertake this role successfully, you will need the following key skills, knowledge & experience; Experience of working within accounts payable/purchase ledger; Good standard of literacy and numeracy; Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent; Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, both verbal and written; Ability to establish, maintain and develop effective working relationships with internal customers and suppliers; Ability to deal with queries and complaints and handle difficult situations sensitively with tact and diplomacy; Skilled in investigating problems and identifying solutions and improvements to systems and highlighting opportunities to improve value for money; Ability to work within deadlines; Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage and prioritise a varied workload; Strong attention to detail; Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative; To be adaptable and responsive to change; Willingness to share skills and support new colleagues; Strong ICT system skills. Closing date - 1st January 2025 Interview Date - 10th January 2025 Why join us? As an Investors in People Health & Wellbeing recognised employer we offer a wide range of benefits such as; 25 days Annual Leave, rising to 30 with length of service and subject to approval the option to buy and sell additional annual leave Enhanced leave options for Maternity, Paternity, Adoption & Shared Parental Leave Enhanced Pension scheme contributions Our Health Care Plan gives you money back for dental, optical, therapy costs and more Subsidised Healthy Living benefits i.e. gym membership or yoga classes Subsidised Leisure Learning benefits i.e. finance towards driving lessons or learning a new language Car Lease Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme Volunteering days in the local community We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension option Subject to eligibility criteria About Us Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages almost 14,000 properties, providing homes for more than 29,000 people in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. We are committed to investing in the health, wellbeing and development of colleagues, who we will reward fairly and empower and trust to deliver their best work for the benefit of WCHG, our customers and stakeholders. WCHG is an inclusive employer of choice where differences are recognised as strengths in delivering our purpose. A disability confident employer WCHG will work to make reasonable adjustments where possible throughout its employment processes. Our purpose is to provide good quality homes and services to our customers and leaseholders and to play a leading role in creating safer, healthier communities. WCHG boasts an impressive development portfolio which aims to deliver on average 1,100 new homes over the next five years with £195m estimated investment, leaving a lasting legacy in our communities. About Us Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages almost 14,000 properties, providing homes for more than 29,000 people in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. Awarded ‘Investors in People’ Health & Wellbeing and officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer UK, three years running since 2019, WCHG is now amongst an elite group of world class organisations recognised for demonstrating a commitment to high performance through excellent people management and provides local employment to 530 colleagues. Our purpose is to provide good quality homes and services to our tenants and leaseholders and to play a leading role in creating safer, healthier communities. WCHG boasts an impressive development portfolio which aims to deliver on average 1,100 new homes over the next five years with £195m estimated investment, leaving a lasting legacy in our communities. Benefits Flexible Working Real Living Wage Westfield Health Training and Development Recognition and Reward Volunteering within the local community Documents