We are looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Assistant to become a key team member within the finance team and be responsible for invoice processing and accounting operations to support our green energy and recycling operational businesses as well as significantly contributing to implementing the capital investment plans for the repurpose of the site towards state-of-the-art packaging and tissue manufacturing.
You will be a motivated, dynamic finance professional capable of making a real difference in ensuring efficient accounting operations. You will be social, communicative and flexible, able to challenge and support management and able to work in different cultures. You will be proactive, forward-thinking and an expert in processing invoices and expenses and will have a professional approach in dealing with suppliers and other stakeholders. Using your own initiative to continuously improve processes, systems, and ways of working.
You will be responsible for:
· Processing purchase invoices
· Understanding of accounting principles and current financial legislation.
· Ensuring that invoices are processed according to the necessary approvals and internal controls.
· Maintain accurate records, including ledgers, journals, receipts, and invoices.
· Processing employee expenses
· Handling and solving supplier queries.
· Other purchase ledger and cash management support as is required.
Professional requirements:
You will have at least 12 months’ experience within a finance department. Previous manufacturing exposure and experience with major capital investment projects is desirable.
Specialist Skills
· Self-starter and hard working with a solution-oriented mindset and the ability to work as a team player.
· Able to implement control processes and procedures to ensure proper compliance and governance in finance processes
· A good understanding of purchasing processes and controls.
· Outgoing and able to support non-finance members of the team proactively.
· Experience of SAP, SAGE and MS office is desired.
· At least 12 months’ experience within a finance position is required.
· Ability to work in a changing environment with a flexible approach.
· Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills, good judgment, and a strong work ethic.
· Highly motivated and proactive in order to develop and grow with the business.
Working Conditions
You will work on-site within the finance team within a major construction site.
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