Are you a Purchase Ledger who is looking for a new, exciting challenge? If you answered yes, then look no further, a role at The Host & Stay Group is just what you are looking for. We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to work in our team on a full time Mon-Fri, 37.5hrs. Reporting to a Mana gement Accountant t he Purchase Ledger is fully accountable for the whole purchase ledger process, from purchase orders through to invoices and reconciliation. You will provide an indispensable service to the finance team, underpinning the wider financial stability of the business through their robust processes and systems. The role of a Purchase Ledger is to provide a professional and efficient service to the finance function, monitoring how much is owed at all times and providing accurate financial information to the Finance Director as needed. You will be responsible for performing a variety of financial and administrative duties, maintaining accurate records and remaining compliant with all laws and company policies at all times. As a Purchase Ledger, you will have high ethics, integrity and accountability working daily to support and maintain the financial health of our business. This is an Office based role in Skelton, Birdswell Court, TS12 2LL To be considered for this role you MUST have: Ability to handle and resolve queries within a timely manner through effective communication & liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to resolve and reconcile issues with limited supervision by identifying sources of errors, making retrospective corrections and ensuring that appropriate changes are put in place to prevent reoccurrence Highly competent in analysis and interpretation of information. Highly numerate with high degree of accuracy Ability to work to tight deadlines Prepared to take ownership of tasks and outputs Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines; Good organisation and administrative skills with attention to detail. Knowledge of financial controls and accounting standards. Intermediate Excel skills (including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP) Communicates effectively and has excellent written and verbal skills. Develops strong working relationships with colleagues & line managers. Able to multitask, is organised and has good time management. Excellent IT Skills, particularly in Excel & MS Office Package. Good general accounting with sound debit and credit comprehension and reconciliations experience. Able to work methodically and under own initiative to complete tasks. Experienced working in a financial control environment and able to demonstrate understanding of accounting issues. Experience in the use of financial software. Day to day you will be responsible for: Matching and coding invoices, preparing and running BACS payments, reconciling supplier statements, and working out VAT payments. Matching, checking and coding invoices. Working out VAT payments. Making payments via BACS. Setting up of new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details. Reconciliation of supplier statements. Filing invoices. Data entry Process purchase invoices on receipt including validating them against authorised purchase orders and goods received notes. Reconcile supplier statements to the purchase ledger. Maintain and review the purchase ledger periodically to identify and correct any discrepancies. Liaise with suppliers and resolve any queries regarding outstanding payments. Process financial transactions recorded on trust electronic receipting systems. Provide support and training on the financial information systems and processing as. Assist in the update of policies and procedures. Assist in improvements financial processing controls including appropriate input and response to internal audit recommendations. Maintain spreadsheets or other financial records, as. Assist in monthly processes and returns. Maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers Review systems and processes and make improvements where necessary Be proactive in resolution of any queries, dealing with both internal and external customers. Resolve account discrepancies and perform account reconciliations. With the Group Financial Controller improve financial controls within the business. Undertake any other duties as requested by the Group Financial Controller. Who is Host & Stay? Host & Stay is based in Skelton, Saltburn-by-the-sea and provides full service holiday home property management to over 900 properties across the UK. Host & Stay was born from a love and passion for property, and a desire to lead the change in an age old industry. Our vision is simple, t o help property owners maximise their income, maximise their returns, and reduce their fees and their hassle. We’re on a mission to make the UK one of the most popular, guest centric holiday destinations in the world – but not at the expense of holiday homeowners paying high management fees and seeing very little, if any return on their investments. We want our customers and communities to succeed and thrive. Our offices are more than just the space we work in. We encourage inspiration, creativity, and productivity in a relaxed and comfortable environment. We’re looking for people who are travelling in the same direction when it comes to the way we work, live our values, and deliver our services. Benefits: Employee Assist Programme Health Shied cash plan Paid Volunteering Day Casual Dress