Job Description
Join us to release your potential.
You will come into a newly created role overseeing the purchase ledger and ensuring everything is running smoothly.
When you have found your feet you will take control of the function, developing it to become as efficient as possible.
WHY JOIN US?
You will have a rare opportunity to change things for the better, bringing impactful change that will help to future-proof the function. If you are interested in project work to take you out of the day-to-day, there are other initiatives you can be involved in so you won’t have a chance to get bored.
Salary will be up to £35,000 per annum DOE. Benefits include private medical insurance, 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 28 days with length of service), enhanced maternity and paternity leave, income protection, and pension. For the full range of benefits please see https://www.weatherbys.bank/about-us/careers/employee-benefits/.
Based in our Wellingborough head office you will have the flexibility to work from home up to two days per week.
WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE
- Overseeing the purchase ledger, ensuring processes are being followed and running smoothly.
- Regular liaison with third party suppliers and internal stakeholders by phone and email.
- Creating new suppliers, including independent checks of bank details.
- Processing payment runs and reconciling the purchase ledger.
- Overseeing the Purchase Ledger Administrator on a day-to-day basis.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Experience in a purchase ledger function where you have either developed the function or made impactful changes / enhancements.
- Experience of managing workloads and workflows within a team.
- Good software skills including Excel (VLOOKUPs, basic formulas).
- It would be nice if you have obtained or are working towards AAT or ACCA, but this is not essential.
WHO WE ARE
Weatherbys is one of the best regarded independent banking groups in the UK, winning Private Bank of the Year at the Spear’s UK Wealth Management awards in both 2021 and 2023. As you would expect from a business with ambitious growth plans, we are continually evolving and looking to the future, but always put our clients at the heart of everything we do.
JOIN THE FUTURE OF FAMILY BANKING.
Founded in 1770, Weatherbys is a family run business that has evolved over the last 250 years to become a group of companies which include Weatherbys Private Bank and Weatherbys Racing Bank.
Our business is founded on relationships, and we are focussed on providing exceptional levels of personal service. As a team we not only anticipate our clients’ needs, but aim to surpass their individual expectations. Our values of being trustworthy, forward looking and acting with integrity underpin everything we do.
At Weatherbys, there is a genuine focus on providing the highest level of personal service and maintaining close relationships with all our clients. We not only look after our clients but also their families, many of whom have valued our support for generations.
We treat all our clients as individuals, regardless of gender or background and our Weatherbys Inspires initiative highlights that our services are a natural fit for all. We want to do all we can to encourage everyone to engage in their family or individual finances, in particular women. Weatherbys Private Bank is a bank where our female clients are met with trust, empathy and understanding – underpinned by the service excellence we have always extended to all our clients.
Why join us?
- One of the best-regarded independent banking groups in the UK
- A growing company, constantly evolving and moving forward
- High client retention and satisfaction levels
- A hands-on, tailored approach to maintaining close and trusted relationships with clients
- Home to a diverse team and a warm welcome
- Hybrid working practices that ensure we balance work and personal life for the benefit of our business and colleagues
- A strong development ethos, helping to support and nurture talent
- We recognise the importance of employee wellbeing and support this with a range of initiatives
- Access to a competitive benefits package covering health and wellbeing, finance and lifestyle
Workplace Initiatives
- Programme for parents returning to work after Parental Leave? Yes
- Leadership development programmes? Yes
- Mentoring programmes? No
- Coaching programmes? No
- Employee-led diversity networks? Yes
- Internal women’s networking groups? No
- Open to discussing flexible work arrangements at interview stage? Yes
- No. of weeks paid maternity leave at full salary: 26
- Minimum weeks tenure required to be eligible for paid maternity leave: 26
- No. of weeks paid paternity leave at full salary: 3
- Minimum tenure required to be eligible for paid paternity leave: 26
Gender Pay Gap Reporting
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Average pay gap: |
36.2% |
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Median pay gap: |
31.6 |
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Average bonus gap: |
65.0% |
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Median bonus gap: |
38.3% |
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Signatory of the UK Women in Finance Charter? |
No |
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Targets to raise the number of women in leadership? |
No |
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Targets to raise the number of BAME individuals in leadership? |
No |
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Listed in the Bloomberg Diversity & Inclusion Index? |
No |
Programmes
- Work experience placements
- Internships
Employee Testimonials
Hayley Robinson, Private Banker
"Weatherbys Private Bank is a such a great place to work. You are encouraged to be individual and I am really excited to be part of the company’s growth. I truly feel valued within my role and the flexibility allows for a great work-life balance."
Michelle Pritchard, Banking Administrator
"I really enjoy working for Weatherbys Racing Bank as it allows me to combine my passion for horses with the opportunity to build a rewarding career. I’m able to develop personally, gain industry recognised banking qualifications and get involved with projects to challenge. Weatherbys really does have a ‘family’ feel and I feel so valued."