Purchase Ledger - Commercial Vehicle Business
Our Client, an Award Winning Commercial Main Dealer is currently looking to hire a Purchase Ledger for their busy accounts department. Our client a family run Main Dealer with a fantastic reputation and ever growing customer base require an experienced Purchase Ledger.
We’re looking for someone strong, analytical, and logical who stays calm under deadline pressure and possesses a high attention to detail. Being able to work independently, and also as part of the accounts team to achieve the deadlines is essential. IT literacy and attention to detail, and accuracy are key skills, as well as being a strong communicator.
What's On Offer?
1. Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum, with potential for additional earning opportunities
2. Full-time, Monday to Friday working hours from 8.30am to 5.00pm
3. Opportunity to work within a well-established, award-winning dealership group
4. Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development
5. Onsite parking and accessible location in Southampton
Duties as a Purchase Ledger will include but not limited to:
6. Reconciling supplier statements and liaising with suppliers for
7. Assisting with the smooth running for 7 trading companies for sales and purchase ledger including both supplier and customer account reconciliation whilst dealing with any queries both email and telephone
8. Processing purchase invoices
9. Daily posting from bank statements (receipts and payments)
10. Preparation of supplier monthly payment runs
11. Posting purchase payments and sending of remittances
12. Performing Bank reconciliation to include credit card payments and receipts
13. Posting and reconciliation of internal invoices and payments
14. Setting up new customer accounts after processing application forms
15. Assisting with customers exceeding credit limits and obtaining of funds to release accounts
16. Group credit control support to include posting of Remittances, dealing with related queries to conclusion in a timely manner with the relevant depot or department, sending monthly statements and copy invoices, chasing payments by phone and email
17. Assisting with vehicle sales invoicing and supporting purchase ledger documents
18. Assisting with audit queries and the preparation of annual accounts
19. To work closely with and in support of the Accounts Manager
20. General office duties as required
Requirements that the Purchase Ledger will need
21. Proven experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable roles, ideally within the automotive or commercial vehicle sector
22. Strong organisational and IT skills, with proficiency in relevant accounting software
23. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
24. Confident communicator, capable of liaising effectively with suppliers and internal departments
25. Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently under deadlines
26. Knowledge of VAT procedures and credit control procedures is advantageous
27. Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential
If you are eager to join a reputable dealership and develop your career within automotive finance, we want to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant environment with a supportive team.
Contact Martin Bane, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Southampton and Hampshire today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
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