Are you an organised and proactive finance professional with purchase ledger experience? If you enjoy working at pace, taking responsibility, and being part of a supportive team, this could be a great opportunity for you.
As Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger, you’ll join our friendly finance team and play a key role in making sure invoices are accurately recorded, authorised, and paid on time.
About The Role
The Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger position is central to ensuring the charity's invoices are accurately processed and paid on time. You’ll be responsible for the full purchase ledger process, from authorisation of invoices to payment of suppliers including:
- Ensure all invoices are signed within delegated authority limits.
- Upload approved invoices to SUN and CX.
- Produce payment runs in SUN and process BACS payments using B4B & Bankline.
- Reimburse and record Petty Cash claims.
- Produce month end accruals for contract spend.
- Ensure financial controls are adhered to.
- Liaise with both our internal customers and external suppliers.
Alongside this you will work closely with colleagues across the charity to approve new supplier accounts and maintain existing account details within SUN and CX. You will also be responsible for the end‑to‑end processing of direct debit invoices and payments alongside credit card expenditure.
About You
A proactive and diligent individual, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, you will have experience working within a purchase ledger team. It is essential that you have excellent Excel skills and knowledge of SUN finance systems would be an advantage.
You will need to enjoy working at pace and be able to plan and work to deadlines. The role will include some occasional travel to our sites so ideally you will have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Job Benefits
- Equivalent to 22 days of paid annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 25 days after 5 years’ service (pro‑rata)
- Access to a fully-funded Medicash Health Plan to save up to £995 on health essentials; like going to the dentist or opticians and access to telephone and video GP appointments
- Free enhanced DBS Check
- Blue Light Card discount service, offering online and high street discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Pension Scheme – Death In Service Cover Included
- Company Sick Pay – Linked to the length of service
- Care First Employee Assistance Programme (provides a range of free, confidential services) and in‑house Mental Health First Aiders available
- £200 refer a friend bonus
About Us
Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol-based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West, whilst also being recognised for our excellence in caring for people living with dementia. We are at the forefront of developing ways for people to stay as independent as possible whilst creating great communities to live, work, and thrive in.
Brunelcare is both a registered Charity and a Registered Provider of social housing. It employs over 1,000 colleagues and has an annual income of over £50m. It has 33 sheltered housing sites, 3 extra‑care housing sites, 6 care homes, 1 reablement site and a retirement village. It also provides community care for more than 450 clients in the community.
Brunelcare is committed to equity, equality and inclusion, and this is embedded in our strategy and supported through our policies and processes. We welcome the opportunity to make reasonable adjustments which support you to make an application.
Finance Officer - Purchase Ledger employer: Brunelcare
Brunelcare is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its staff and residents alike. With a strong commitment to creating a supportive work environment, employees benefit from generous annual leave, ongoing training opportunities, and a culture that values compassion and teamwork. Working in sheltered housing not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals but also offers a rewarding career path in a nurturing community.
