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 Scope The 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 learning PERSON SPECIFICATION Experience § 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 detail Additional requirements · Strong ethical standards and a role model for the organisations values and behaviours · Good team player · Flexibility to cover business needs Able to demonstrate the following role competencies (which may be reviewed from time to time): Teamwork Genuinely values others input and expertise; is willing to learn from others Solicits ideas and opinions to help form specific decisions or plans Gets all relevant people involved in generating ideas and making decisions Encourages input from other teams into own objectives Celebrates the successes of the team and of individual team members Considers other teams and departments as customers, listens to their needs and requirements Acts to promote a friendly climate, good morale and cooperation Resolves team and departmental conflicts Ensures public recognition for the contribution of others Ensures all team members views are heard and considered Protects/promotes team and departmental reputation Actively owns and supports decisions of the team, even if personal view differs Building Relationships Picks out and builds positive and reciprocal relationships with key influencers Adapts service delivery to changing needs of the customer Is flexible in approach and works around customer needs, reprioritising other work as necessary Reviews practices that hinder good customer service and works to make these more effective Goes the “extra mile” to ensure that customer needs are always met Is positive, pro-active and takes the initiative to solve customer problems Measures customer satisfaction using a variety of approaches, using the results to make improvements Takes allegations of poor practices seriously, acting decisively to investigate and act Keeps customers top in priorities even during periods of major change Identifies best practices in customer care and takes action to ensure Bright Futures practices compare well Builds trust and credibility with groups that may be skeptical or hostile towards Bright Futures Developing Self & Others Creates a positive learning culture within areas of responsibility Demonstrates trust by recognising others have the skills and abilities to achieve high goals Gives feedback suggestions for improvement and encourages others to seek and give feedback Encourages and promotes career progression Publicly recognise those who have made a valuable contribution because of their development Leadership Provides clear objectives to staff and sets targets by thorough discussion and agreement Monitors workloads against targets, providing information on progress against objectives Accepts mistakes can be made due to inexperience and pressure of targets Gives clear and concise guidance Uniform and consistent in way people are treated Encourages open and honest communication within the team Influencing Communicates clearly and concisely Conveys ideas effectively using appropriate methods Explains the benefits to others Thinks through and communicates logically Judgement & Planning Is organised and well prepared for the tasks in hand Supplies accurate and timely information Makes good use of time and prioritises own takes Understands relevant policies, procedures and standards Always makes sure understands required objectives before starting an item of work Asks questions if unsure Delivers jobs on time and to a high standard Integrity & Accountability Meets commitments and promises with energy & enthusiasm, recovering effectively from any setbacks Continually evaluates own progress against goals, making major changes in plans if necessary Uses coaching techniques to enable individuals to take responsibility for their own work Stays true to Bright Futures values even when it is unpopular to do so and takes ownership for the integrity of the team Role models fairness and consistency Problem Solving Breaks big pieces of work into smaller, easier packages to support resolution Develops plans that flow logically and sequentially and considers consequences of plans Identifies links and relationships between areas of an overall problem and seeks to resolve them logically Challenges preconceptions and false assumptions Anticipates obstacles and thinks ahead about next steps Spots deeper level issues behind problems that are not obvious to others Works with other individuals and teams to resolve problems collectively Continuous Improvement Uses measures to identify shortfalls in service delivery and acts on the information Is open-minded and seizes opportunities to test new ideas out Actively encourages innovative thinking in others Develops innovative ways of working that ensures that Bright Futures stands out from its competitors for added value Takes calculated risks to improve performance significantly Application Process Ready 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 – Well explore how your personal values align with the Bright Futures culture Competency Questions – Youll 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: Interviewing If 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 Futures Join the team at Bright Futures and awaken your potential whilst improving the lives of the people we support. IND3