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📍 Redditch Head Office
đź“… 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Are you an organised and detail-focused Accounts professional looking for your next opportunity?
We’re looking for a Purchase Ledger Controller to join our friendly Finance team at our Redditch Head Office on a 6-month fixed-term basis.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, working with numbers, and being part of a supportive and fast-paced team environment.
Who are McHale Komatsu?
At McHale Komatsu, we are proud to be one of the largest construction equipment distributors in the UK. We supply some of the world’s most exciting and innovative equipment, including Intelligent Machine Control (iMC) technology and Hybrid Excavators helping customers improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
We’re passionate about supporting our local communities, developing our people, and creating an environment where enthusiastic and motivated individuals can build long-term careers within a well-respected and growing business.
Known for our quality, innovation and friendly culture, we are always looking for talented people to join the team.
What you’ll be doing:
1. Process all purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring entries comply with UK legislation and company policies.
2. Process employee expense claims in line with UK legislation and company rules, liaising with Payroll to agree and coordinate monthly payments.
3. Manage weekly, monthly and ad-hoc payment runs via BACS and Bankline, ensuring all payments are made within agreed deadlines and in accordance with company procedures.
4. Maintain and update supplier records within the ERP system, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
5. Perform reconciliations of the main bank accounts.
6. Coordinate activities with other team members, providing support to the purchase ledger function as required.
7. Support the department during internal and external audit processes.
8. Undertake additional ad-hoc duties as required to ensure the efficient operation of the department.
What we’re looking for:
Essential:
Previous experience of:
9. purchase ledger control including EU acquisitions, imports and the correct VAT treatment
10. foreign currency transactions
11. processing of expense claims and the correct VAT treatment
12. Ability to work under pressure
13. Ability to handle large volumes of transactions and prioritise workload
14. Ability to work alone and within a team to meet deadlines
15. Proactive, organised and self-motivated
16. Flexible outlook to working hours when required (month end process)
Desirable:
17. AAT qualified
18. Experience of a systems implementation
19. Previous experience in similar sector
20. Ability to use Excel vlookup formulae
21. Ability to use Excel pivot tables