Wales & West Housing
Purchase Ledger Officer / Swyddog y Llyfr Prynu
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The Opportunity
We have an exciting 6-month fixed term opportunity as a Purchase Ledger Officer within our Finance team. This position plays a key part in ensuring the effective delivery of our Payments service and in supporting colleagues across the organisation to maintain high standards of financial accuracy and compliance in accordance with the Association’s Financial Regulations.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who is a confident, positive and motivated individual ideally with experience of working with payment systems, financial controls and computerised accounting processes. You should be someone who pays attention to detail, is able to communicate clearly at all levels, works collaboratively and is able to handle the pressures of working within a busy team, especially through times of change.
- Ideal candidate:
- Organised
- Manages and delivers on their own workflows
- Brings value to the team as a whole
- Good communicator
- Supports colleagues in the wider organisation on ensuring that contractual payments are accurate and made on time
- Pays attention to detail and provides key reconciliations where needed
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What will you be doing?
As a Purchase Ledger Officer, you'll be responsible for:
- The administration and control of the WWH Group's purchase ledger system
- Ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and in line with agreed procedures and timescales
- Identifying and implementing any process efficiencies as part of the Association’s Operating Principles
- Enjoying working collaboratively and being willing to cover for other team members when needed
What’s in it for you?
- Salary: £30,178 - £33,215 per annum
- Choice of Defined Contribution or Defined Benefit pension, both including 3x death in service life insurance cover
- 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days (pro rata)
- Time off for volunteering, health screening and more
- 9 Bank Holidays per annum, including an extra day at Christmas
- Opportunities to develop and grow
- Regular feedback, training and support from your manager and team
- Comprehensive support in case of sickness with a generous sick pay scheme, critical illness cover and support through an employee assistance and counselling service and a cash plan benefit
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Are we right for you?
For further information about the role please view the role profile in the recruitment pack attached, or why not arrange an informal conversation with Ciaran Lewis, Payments Team Leader.
To Apply
Applying is easy, just provide a CV and cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) telling us:
- What qualities and experience do you have that makes you the right person for this role?
- Why are you applying for the role?
Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates relevant experience. If we do not have sufficient evidence, we may not be able to shortlist you.
If you need any support with your application, please contact Martina Melbourne on 07970 675 480 or email hr.recruitment@wwha.co.uk. Applications are accepted via email unless a disability makes this difficult, in which case alternative arrangements can be made.
This role is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to our safeguarding responsibilities.
Closing date for applications: Monday, 31st August 2026
Assessment date: Monday, 7th August 2026
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