Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger

Ann's Care Homes, a family-run organisation with over 30 years of experience in providing quality care services in Northern Ireland, is seeking a Finance Officer (Purchase Ledger) due to ongoing growth. The successful candidate will join a well-structured team at the head office in Portadown, working Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, liaising with care homes, reconciling statements, and assisting with bank reconciliations. Candidates must have at least two years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and good communication abilities. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

*Finance Officer (Purchase Ledger) -JOB ADVERT*
Ann’s are a family run company with over 30 years’ experience in the provision of quality care services in Northern Ireland. The group has expanded rapidly over the last 5 years whereby it now has 3,500 employees across its Care Home, Home Care, Agency and Children’s care teams and are fast becoming the leading care home, nursing and domiciliary providers in Northern Ireland.
Due to ongoing growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated *Finance Officer (Purchase Ledger) *to join our well-structured team within Ann’s Care Homes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and dynamic organisation who have a friendly reputation and low staff turnover.
The successful candidate will be based in our head office in Portadown (Annaghmore) working Monday-Friday 9am-5pm on a permanent basis earning an attractive and competitive salary.
The chosen candidate should have previous payroll experience, strong excel skills including payroll as well as passion and dedication to continue building our collaborative team at Ann’s Care Homes.
*Main Responsibilities of the Role include: *
* Process supplier invoices accurately (to include using our automated platform) for 20 plus care homes
* Liaise with care homes, internal departments and suppliers to resolve queries and discrepancies
* Posting supplier invoices to SAGE accounting system
* Reconcile supplier statements to maintain accurate records
* Prepare supplier payment runs and ensure timely payment
* Assist with cost analysis and pricing suppliers
* Communicating with administrators in the care home in relation to purchasing/supplier accounts and process online orders for them when required
* Assisting with bank reconciliations for supplier payments
* Producing ad-hoc financial summaries/reports to support the decision making of the business
* Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks and project when needed
* Any other duties deemed necessary by management
*Essential criteria*
* Minimum proven 2 years’ experience working in a Finance/Purchase Ledger position within the last 3 years
* Must be computer literate, with strong working knowledge of all other Microsoft applications including outlook
* Strong Microsoft excel skills and ability to work with spreadsheets
* Ability to prioritise with strong attention to detail, organising and planning skills
* Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team
* Stable work history
*Benefits of working with Ann’s Care Homes*
* Career development opportunities
* Competitive salary for successful candidate
* 23 days holiday + statutory holidays
* Contributory pension scheme
_We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage_
_Ann’s Care Homes are an Equal Opportunities Employer_
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
* Are you able to travel and work in our Head Office?
please note this role doesn’t suit sponsorship
* Do you have 2 years’ experience working in a Finance/Purchase Ledger position within the last 3 years
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road