About the role:

Gentoo is a values-led, charitable organisation that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Finance team in the role of Payments Assistant on a fixed term basis of up to 12 months, based at our Sunderland Head Office. This fast-paced role involves processing high volumes of invoices to allow for timely and effective payments to suppliers, demonstrable previous experience in a financial environment is essential.

In the role of Payments Assistant, you will manage day-to-day enquiries, ensuring an uninterrupted supply from our suppliers to provide business continuity. You will be responsible for completing monthly supplier statement reconciliations ensuring the accuracy of the data and to resolve any issues efficiently and effectively.

We know how important it is to have a great work-life balance, therefore we offer flexible working arrangements, including a blend of office and homeworking, in accordance with your role type and the needs of our business. Your working week should be balanced with what you need to do and where you need to be to deliver your role the most effectively.

The role is subject to a basic DBS paid for by Gentoo.

Key responsibilities will include the following, a full job description is available to view at www.gentoogroup.com/careers

Input/scan purchase invoices to a finance system.
Invoice processing to ensure efficient and prompt payment.
Supplier statement reconciliations.
Payment processing.
Supplier account maintenance.

What we are looking for:

Demonstratable experience working in a financial environment, with process knowledge of purchase ledger is essential.

You will also have experience in adhering to compliance when following financial processes and communicating with internal and external customers.

Previous experience gained in a housing association is desirable, however not essential.

Closing date:

08-Mar-2024

We're a housing association that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We're a values-driven organisation, with a clear vision, a social purpose and a commitment to investing in people, place and property. We believe everyone has the right to live in a good quality home they can afford and invest millions of pounds every year in keeping our existing homes safe, secure, and compliant.

We're also playing our part in addressing the UK housing crisis locally, by building hundreds of new, modern and contemporary homes for rent in Sunderland - homes that meet the needs of local people. Not only do we provide vital housing - we support our tenants, residents and communities by investing in services that help people live their best possible life.

This includes helping people to work, victims of domestic abuse and anti-social behaviour, young people to live independently, as well as a wellbeing service that supports our elderly tenants and residents.