Job Description
At Bright Futures, we champion the potential of every person with autism and a learning disability, believing wholeheartedly in their ability to thrive and lead the most fulfilling lives.Purpose and ScopeThe Purchase Ledger Controller will manage and maintain an efficient and up to date ledger, ensuring suppliers are paid on time.The Purchase Ledger Controller will support the Finance team to achieve the highest standards in all accounting areas, and will assist the Group Finanical Controller with ad hoc finance projects.Duties and responsibilities.To ensure adherance to Bright Futures Code of Conduct· To process, post and code all supplier invoices in Sage Intact· To produce a list of suggested payments for authorisation weekly, taking into consideration terms and due dates· To reconcile supplier accounts and cross check to supplier statements· To accurately allocated costs across the different departments and sites· To assist with ad hoc projects, to enhance the purchase ledger function· To ensure that all relevant invoices are posted and included for the month end deadline· To strive for continuous improvement in all areas relating to the finance department· To embrace Continued Professional Development and a culture of learningPERSON SPECIFICATIONExperience§ AAT qualified. Or experienced as a Purchase Ledger Controller, with Sage Intact experience§ Experience of purchase ledger processing§ Nominal ledger experience§ Accuracy and attention to detailAdditional requirements· Strong ethical standards and a role model for the organisation's values and behaviours· Good team player· Flexibility to cover business needsAble to demonstrate the following role competencies (which may be reviewed from time to time):TeamworkGenuinely values others' input and expertise; is willing to learn from othersSolicits ideas and opinions to help form specific decisions or plansGets all relevant people involved in generating ideas and making decisionsEncourages input from other teams into own objectivesCelebrates the successes of the team and of individual team membersConsiders other teams and departments as customers, listens to their needs and requirementsActs to promote a friendly climate, good morale and cooperationResolves team and departmental conflictsEnsures public recognition for the contribution of othersEnsures all team members' views are heard and consideredProtects/promotes team and departmental reputationActively owns and supports decisions of the team, even if personal view differsBuilding RelationshipsPicks out and builds positive and reciprocal relationships with key influencersAdapts service delivery to changing needs of the customerIs flexible in approach and works around customer needs, reprioritising other work as necessaryReviews practices that hinder good customer service and works to make these more effectiveGoes the “extra mile” to ensure that customer needs are always metIs positive, pro-active and takes the initiative to solve customer problemsMeasures customer satisfaction using a variety of approaches, using the results to make improvementsTakes allegations of poor practices seriously, acting decisively to investigate and actKeeps customers top in priorities even during periods of major changeIdentifies best practices in customer care and takes action to ensure Bright Futures' practices compare wellBuilds trust and credibility with groups that may be skeptical or hostile towards Bright FuturesDeveloping Self & OthersCreates a positive learning culture within areas of responsibilityDemonstrates trust by recognising others have the skills and abilities to achieve high goalsGives feedback suggestions for improvement and encourages others to seek and give feedbackEncourages and promotes career progressionPublicly recognise those who have made a valuable contribution because of their developmentLeadershipProvides clear objectives to staff and sets targets by thorough discussion and agreementMonitors workloads against targets, providing information on progress against objectivesAccepts mistakes can be made due to inexperience and pressure of targetsGives clear and concise guidanceUniform and consistent in way people are treatedEncourages open and honest communication within the teamInfluencingCommunicates clearly and conciselyConveys ideas effectively using appropriate methodsExplains the benefits to othersThinks through and communicates logicallyJudgement & PlanningIs organised and well prepared for the tasks in handSupplies accurate and timely informationMakes good use of time and prioritises own takesUnderstands relevant policies, procedures and standardsAlways makes sure understands required objectives before starting an item of workAsks questions if unsureDelivers jobs on time and to a high standardIntegrity & AccountabilityMeets commitments and promises with energy & enthusiasm, recovering effectively from any setbacksContinually evaluates own progress against goals, making major changes in plans if necessaryUses coaching techniques to enable individuals to take responsibility for their own workStays true to Bright Futures' values even when it is unpopular to do so and takes ownership for the integrityof the teamRole models fairness and consistencyProblem SolvingBreaks big pieces of work into smaller, easier packages to support resolutionDevelops plans that flow logically and sequentially and considers consequences of plansIdentifies links and relationships between areas of an overall problem and seeks to resolve them logicallyChallenges preconceptions and false assumptionsAnticipates obstacles and thinks ahead about next stepsSpots deeper level issues behind problems that are not obvious to othersWorks with other individuals and teams to resolve problems collectivelyContinuous ImprovementUses measures to identify shortfalls in service delivery and acts on the informationIs open-minded and seizes opportunities to test new ideas outActively encourages innovative thinking in othersDevelops innovative ways of working that ensures that Bright Futures stands out from its competitors foradded valueTakes calculated risks to improve performance significantlyApplication ProcessReady to join Bright Futures? We invite interested candidates to apply.Our recruitment process is designed to ensure alignment with our values and the behaviours required to be successful in this role.
It will include:Values Based Interview – We'll explore how your personal values align with the Bright Futures' cultureCompetency Questions – You'll be asked to provide examples of your skills and experience in relation to the key behaviours and competencies of this role.For more information on our interview process, click here: InterviewingIf you have a passion for care and would like more information about this role, we encourage you to contact us on and 01925759162 .Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.To find out more about working at Bright Futures, click here: Bright FuturesJoin the team at Bright Futures and awaken your potential whilst improving the lives of the people we support.#IND3TPBN1_UKTJ