Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger)
Pay dependent on experience, 31 days holidays inclusive and Company sick pay.
Camplings Limited is a commercial laundry. Predominantly operating a linen hire and workwear rental operation with a customer base spread across Norfolk and Suffolk. Camplings is a family business which has been operating in the region for over 100 years. Due to retirement, we are recruiting for an experienced Finance Assistant to join our finance department in Great Yarmouth. You will be joining a solid, established and secure business.
Overview of Role
The Purchase Ledger is the prime responsibility for the position within the company, whilst operating within the finance team to support wider finance needs of the business. Key point of contact for all supplier invoice queries, responsible for timely and accurate processing of Account Payable.
Role and Responsibilities of Purchase Ledger
· Processing high levels of varying value invoices from start to finish, including matching invoices to delivery note/purchase orders, price checking, obtaining correct authorisation from the management team to process, input and file invoices using an automated system.
· Provide relevant information to the Finance Supervisor to assist with the month end process including Invoice Register, accruals & prepayments and fixed assets.
· Processing payment runs to include sending remits.
· Reconciling statements in a timely manner and liaising with suppliers on queries.
· Monitor suppliers pricing and assess for risk and sustainability.
· Handling all invoice queries and disputes in a professional and timely manner.
· Building good relationships with suppliers and being the main point of contact for all payment issues while providing excellent service to both external customers and internal stakeholders.
· Running reports, reconciliation and completing basic data analysis.
· Adapt to evolving systems and contribute towards continuous development of the role.
· Willingness to provide cover for others during absence.
· Ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines.
Qualifications and experience of Purchase Ledger
· Ideally you will have a good level of education with a minimum of 5 GCSEs with a pass in Mathematics and English.
· Experience using Access Dimensions would be advantageous but not essential.
· Strong MS office (Including Excel) skills essential.
· 2-5 years' Experience of working in a similar role is desirable.
· For the right candidate we will look to support you to study for your AAT qualification after 12 months of service.
Benefits
· Free Parking.
· Excellent contributory Pension Scheme.
· Bonus Scheme.
· 31 days holiday including Bank Holidays.
· Supportive training and development.
· Medicash – includes employee discount schemes on major retail and leisure brands.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person