Gateway Group Ltd

Our Accounts Department plays a key role in supporting the efficiency of our organisation. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Purchase Ledger Supervisor to spearhead our Purchase Ledger team.

Key Responsibilities for this role:

Supervise other Purchase Ledger members of staff ensuring all their work is carried out efficiently and the workload is evenly distributed.
Deal with more complex queries and higher-level complaints
Regularly liaising with the Department Manager regarding performance
Ongoing training and process revision to ensure efficiency
Ensuring the timely and accurate scanning and posting invoices onto our Property Management system.
Check invoices are sent in the correct format
Liaise with Property Management department re contractor queries
Ensure all invoices have been signed off by the correct departments within the workflow and is removed from the invoice register.
Raise & post cheque payments onto the system and send these, along with a remittance advice out in a timely manner.
Deal with contractor queries e.g. chasing payment, sending site declaration forms.
Post all Gateway invoices onto our property Management system and settle where appropriate.
Filing/admin in respect of the above.
Ensure Direct Debits are set up correctly & in a timely manner
Check Contractor PLI’s are in date/liaise with relevant departments
Any other duties as required

Essentials for the Role

You will be required to work full time in our Leigh-on-Sea Office, with hours of 9:00am to 5:30pm.

We are looking for individuals who:

Have at least 1 years’ Purchase Ledger supervisory experience
Sound commercial understanding
Possess a meticulous attention to detail
Manage their time well and can multitask
Are an excellent communicator
Are organised

What is in it for you?

Joining Gateway means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Growth is highly encouraged here, so show us your potential. You’ll find Gateway to be a supportive and welcoming place to develop and thrive.

You will:

Have a defined pathway for growth within the company, with opportunities for promotion based on your performance
Enjoy a competitive salary with additional perks
Be part of a collaborative team that values your growth and success
Engage in diverse tasks

Your performance and fulfilment of the role’s requirements will be evaluated quarterly. Progression and further opportunities will be performance-dependent, ensuring your development aligns with your achievements and growth in the role.

The Perks You’ll Love:

Competitive salary, plus bonus scheme, including annual salary review
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Opportunities for professional growth, including training support
Generous company pension plan
Exciting company membership programmes
Employee referral incentive
Seasonal company-wide events, including Christmas party
Casual social events throughout the year

You’ll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.

How to apply

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join our busy Solicitors Enquiries Department at our office in Leigh-on-Sea.

The successful applicant will be joining a growing team that is responsible for legal enquiries in respect of Service Charge and Ground Rent properties on behalf of Management Companies.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Producing sales information packs
Dealing with pre-contract sales enquiries in respect of any relevant sales, re-mortgages or transfer of equity
Post completion – dealing with and receipting Notice of Transfer/Charge
Updating our company case management system with new lessee details/charge details
Dealing with and creating Deed of Covenants, Certificate of Compliance and Share Certificates
Ensuring the accounts are clear prior to the release of any sales information packs and on the completion of a sale
Processing cheques and liaising with our accounts department
Scanning and filing all documentation that passes through, e.g Notices, Land Reg docs etc.

The successful candidate can demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, possess strong administrative skills, an ability to work to strict deadlines and handle a large and varied caseload. You will be used to working in a fast-paced and demanding environment. A high level of attention to detail will be required and previous litigation experience is preferred.

What is in it for you?

Joining Gateway means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Growth is highly encouraged here, so show us your potential. You’ll find Gateway to be a supportive and welcoming place to develop and thrive.

You will:

Gain valuable skills and knowledge to build a strong foundation in credit control and financial management
Have a defined pathway for growth within the company, with opportunities for promotion based on your performance
Enjoy a competitive salary with additional perks
Be part of a collaborative team that values your growth and success
Engage in diverse tasks, from debt recovery to account management, ensuring variety and challenge in your role
Have opportunities to liaise with clients, mortgagees, and legal representatives, expanding your professional network and expertise

Your performance and fulfilment of the role’s requirements will be evaluated quarterly. Progression and further opportunities will be performance-dependent, ensuring your development aligns your achievements and growth in the role.

The Perks You’ll Love:

You’ll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Opportunities for professional growth, including training support
Generous company pension plan
Exciting company membership programmes
Employee referral incentive
Seasonal company-wide events, including Christmas party
Casual social events throughout the year

How to apply

Gateway provides its own Facilities Management service, complementing other aspects of our business. As we continue to grow, we seek passionate and driven individuals with cleaning and gardening skills to join our friendly team.

This role offers diverse responsibilities, including maintaining communal areas across residential developments in Dartford and the surrounding areas, including, but not limited to:

Gardening Duties:

Grass cutting and lawn maintenance
Hedge trimming and shaping
Strimming and edging grass areas
Weed spraying and removal
Pruning trees, shrubs, and plants
General garden tidying and waste disposal

Communal Cleaning Duties:

Hoovering carpets and floors in communal areas
Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures, and surfaces
Washing down walls, doors, and skirting boards
Sweeping and mopping hard floors

Essentials for the Role

We are looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining consistently high standards of work. A naturally proactive individual with a keen eye for detail, the ideal candidate will be reliable, conscientious, and always strive to exceed client expectations.

Works well independently and as part of a team
Maintains a professional and friendly approach at all times
Follows health and safety procedures at all times
Shows initiative in identifying and addressing issues
Is physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks
Has a full, clean driving license (essential for the role)

What is in it for you?

Joining Gateway means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Growth is highly encouraged here, so show us your potential. You’ll find Gateway to be a supportive and welcoming place to develop and thrive.

The Perks You’ll Love:

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Seasonal company-wide events, including Christmas party
Casual social events throughout the year
Opportunities for professional growth, including training support
Generous company pension plan
Exciting company membership programmes
Employee referral incentive

You’ll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.

How to apply

The expertise of our Legal Team is central to providing robust counsel for our clients, establishing lasting relationships and delivering a consistently efficient service.

As we continue to grow, we are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated Solicitor to join us at our Head Office in Southend-on-Sea.

As a Solicitor for Gateway, you will collaborate with seasoned industry experts, leveraging your legal expertise to handle a diverse range of complex property-related matters, including residential conveyancing and property management, while contributing to the continued growth and success of the business.

Your role will provide you with valuable exposure to a wide range of legal responsibilities, including:

Managing your own caseload of residential freehold and leasehold sales, purchases and mortgages
Drafting, negotiating, and implementing sale and purchase correspondence and documents
Reporting on title, settling transactions and client reporting
Instructing searches and reports
Maintaining all matters using a sophisticated Case Management System
Leading a small team of conveyancers as the department develops
Filing and other administration

When required, you will also be responsible for a range of property management matters, including:

Supporting all litigation matters, including County Court proceedings and First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) applications
Assisting with lease extensions, enfranchisement, and RTM (Right to Manage) processes
Handling complex enquiries raised by the Solicitors Enquiries Department on lease assignments, deeds of covenant, notice of transfer, and consents
Providing advice, support, and guidance to Property Managers

Essentials for the Role

You will be required to work full time in our Southend Office, with hours of 9:00am to 5:30pm.

The successful candidate must be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (NQ - 4 years) with prior experience in residential conveyancing and landlord and tenant/long leaseholder disputes, including but not limited to service charge and breach of covenant disputes. Primary responsibilities will include assisting the Group Solicitor with all legal matters across the Group. You should be accustomed to working in a fast-paced and demanding environment, with a strong focus on attention to detail.

We are looking for individuals who:

Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Have strong organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks efficiently
Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Showcase the ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required
Possess a proactive approach to handling complex legal matters with confidence and accuracy
Have proven business development skills and are able to generate their own work

What is in it for you?

Joining Gateway means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Growth is highly encouraged here, so show us your potential. You’ll find Gateway to be a supportive and welcoming place to develop and thrive.

You will:

Gain valuable legal skills and knowledge to build a strong foundation in property law, residential conveyancing, and landlord/tenant disputes
Have a defined pathway for growth within the company, with opportunities for promotion based on your performance
Enjoy a competitive salary with additional perks
Be part of a collaborative team that values your growth and success
Engage in diverse legal tasks, from drafting contracts and negotiating disputes to advising on complex property matters, ensuring no two days are the same
Have opportunities to attend legal proceedings, liaise with clients, and expand your professional network within the legal and property sectors

The Perks You’ll Love:

Competitive salary
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Opportunities for professional growth, including training support
Generous company pension plan
Exciting company membership programmes
Employee referral incentive
Seasonal company-wide events, including Christmas party
Casual social events throughout the year

You’ll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.

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