Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Introduction

We are currently expanding our finance department and with that we have a new vacancy for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join our established team. As Senior Accounts Payable Clerk you will be the key point of co-ordination to ensure coverage of subcontract ledger and purchase ledger, working closely with the Cost Control Supervisor and Accounts Payable Manger. You will assist in the day to day managing of the department as well as playing an active role in system and process development and change management.

Role Responsibility

Sub-Contract Ledger

• Ensure the company’s sub-contract payment procedure is being followed
• Ensure CIS/Insurance details are up to date prior to payment
• Ensure all sub-contract certificates are processed in line with current process and ensure sub-contractors are paid in line with relevant matrix
• Liaising with sub-contractors and internal stakeholders re queries
• Up to date knowledge on UK legislation and VAT rules
• Any other duties as may be appropriate

  Purchase Ledger

• Maintain purchase ledger database
• Provide a core service of accurate and efficient invoice and payment processing. 
• Ensure all supplier invoices are processed in accordance with described processes and ensure that invoices are paid to agreed terms  
• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders re payments, queries etc
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Any other duties as may be appropriate

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience managing a small team (essential) 
• Strong excel capability, along with MS office products (essential)
• At least three years’ experience in the field (essential)
• Great interpersonal, communication and leadership skills are required to succeed in thisrole as you will be dealing with both internal and external customers representing the company
• The ability to work to deadlines
• Self-motivated, resilient and flexible
• Knowledge of the COINS Accounting System would be ideal but not essential as full training will be provided 

Package Description

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme 
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• The opportunity to join our Share Purchase Plan upon completion of a year working with Gleeson

Why Gleeson?

Gleeson is the best housebuilder in the UK, we are changing lives by building affordable, high quality homes where they are needed for the people who need them the most. At £130k our average selling price is half that of other housebuilders and this is what sets Gleeson out from the rest. We achieve this by working collaboratively, employing passionate individuals and are respectful to all our employees, customers and subcontractors.  

Gleeson is a listed PLC valued at over £0.5 billion with a share price growing 14% pa over the last five years and is the most highly rated housebuilder on the stock market. Gleeson is a highly profitable business with ambitious growth plans and is poised to continue growing at a rapid pace. Dynamically led by the strongest management team in the sector Gleeson are delivering high margins, higher growth and have the cash resources to continue growing. To support this growth we are looking for ambitious, results driven individuals with a desire for progression to join our ever expanding team.

As an employee of Gleeson you will not just be an employee but a member of the Gleeson family, a collaborative team that treats each other with respect. Here at Gleeson we are passionate about developing and supporting our employees to work to the best of their potential and encourage progression from within.

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