The role:
Due to internal progression, we now have a new and exciting opportunity for a Purchase Ledger Administrator. Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you will process purchase invoices and payments and reconcile all aspects of the company purchase ledger. You will also create new supplier accounts and manage the accounts payable aged debt report.
The Candidate:
Most importantly, we are looking for a driven and enthusiastic individual who will work well as part of a small and busy finance team. An excellent communicator, the successful candidate will have the ability to build robust relationships with key stakeholders at all levels.
Skills and Experience Required:
1. Previous purchase ledger experience, working within accounts payable within an SME
2. Ability to capture and manipulate data using Excel spreadsheets
3. An understanding of VAT legislation
4. Proficient IT skills
5. Ability to work on own initiative whilst contributing to the wider team when required
6. Strong organisation and analytical skills
7. Excellent communicator
8. Team player
Benefits:
9. Royal London Group Personal Pension Plan
10. Group Life Insurance 1 x Salary
11. Occupational Health Service
12. Employee Assistance Programme
13. Funded qualifications & Training
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
14. Creation of new supplier accounts, processing purchase invoices, payment processing on weekly basis.
15. Processing of Invoices, scanning and indexing.
16. Payment of invoices
17. Sending out Remittances
18. Resolving Supplier queries
19. Processing employee expenses
20. Liaising with plant and procurement departments to resolve any respect of disputed invoices
21. Review and manage Accounts Payable aged report
22. Prepare financial reports
23. Support the procurement team
24. Ad hoc duties related to own role and the wider finance department.
Hours of Work
You will be required to work 37.5 hours from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm though some flexibility may be required on occasion to meet the needs of the business.