Finance Team Lead (Purchasing and Payroll)

Finance Team Lead (Purchasing and Payroll)

Salary £30,000

Location Trowbridge

Flexible working opportunities

Full time (37 hours)

Closing date: 22 September 2024

Who we are

Selwood Housing Group is a not-for-profit housing association committed to providing affordable local homes for our customers. We have nearly 7,000 homes for affordable rent and shared ownership in Wiltshire, Somerset and Bath and North-East Somerset and employ over 300 staff from our offices in Trowbridge and Melksham.

The role

Are you a seasoned finance professional looking to further develop your leadership skills? We are looking for a Finance team lead to head up our Purchasing and Payroll department.

With two direct reports, you and your team will be responsible for all payment related operations, processing payroll and all supplier invoices across the business. As such, significant purchase ledger and payroll experience will be hugely beneficial in this role.

This is an opportunity to grow as a manager, providing support and guidance to your team, as well as stepping in for other managers within Finance when needed.

You’ll have ownership of a number of systems, and the autonomy and authority to make changes and improvements where you see fit. You’ll also have the opportunity to further bolster your skillset, with in house training provided, and the option to gain payroll certifications.

We value flexibility at Selwood Housing, and many of the team working from home 3 -4 days a week.

If you are savvy when it comes to accounting principles, can motivate a team on a Monday, and revel in the little details, we want to speak to you.

What we are looking for

We are open to all backgrounds and encourage everyone to apply, but ideally you will some of the following skills and experience:

• 3 years’ experience in a finance environment

• Accounts payable and payroll experience

• Strong leadership skills

• Good knowledge of accounting principles

• Excellent attention to detail & accuracy

• Good communication & interpersonal skills

• Analytical & problem solving abilities

• Organisational & time management skills

Although it is not necessary, experience and understanding of social housing will be a bonus.

What we offer

Our main benefits include;

• 30 holiday plus bank holidays

• 2 paid gifted days; one for your birthday and one over Christmas

• Buy/sell up to 1 week’s holiday

• Life assurance

• Flexible working opportunities - giving you flexibility on how long, where and when you work to promote a better work/life balance.

• Competitive pension (you pay 4%, we pay 9%)

• Cycle to work scheme

At Selwood, we strive to respect the diversity of our staff. We care deeply about inclusivity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, demographics, and identities to apply. We are a Disability Confident employer and will do our very best to provide any adjustments, access and equipment you feel you may need throughout the interview process, and during your employment with us.

We’re keen to build a supportive and rewarding environment, free from discrimination, that works for everyone.

The closing date of this advert is subject to change based on the volume of applications or the hiring timeline.