Job Description

Purchase Ledger

• You will record incoming invoices and three-way reconcile invoices to stock received and price.
• You will request and check supplier statements. Obtain copies of any missing invoices.
• You will prepare a weekly supplier payment run and ensure any ad hoc supplier / other payments during the month are processed.
• You will create intercompany management charge/cross charging invoices.
• You will complete bank reconciliations weekly in a timely and accurate manner. All unknown transactions / missing invoices are to be investigated and resolved by the end of the month.

Month End duties

• You will be involved in the preparation and posting of journals with oversight from the Finance Manager.
• You will complete Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• You will support month-end reporting.

Other

• You will improve current processes and develop new reporting tools to ensure finance is continually operating efficiently.
• You must ensure all processes are fully documented.
• You will be involved in any other reasonable duties as requested by the Company.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• You will need 2+ years of experience in a previous purchase ledger/account assistant role.
• You have teamwork skills - the ability to work well with Finance and non-finance teams.
• You have a proactive, 'can-do’ attitude, and a willingness to take ownership of both allocated and new tasks as they arise.
• You can work effectively with a controlled mindset and ensure process discipline.
• You have strong communication skills and can work with a wide range of customers at all levels.
• You are reliable and possess a high level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• If you have or are working towards an accounting qualification (AAT), it would be desirable.