Job Description

Your role

You will work efficiently within the Purchase Ledger team ensuring purchase ledger is processed effectively and within the specified timescales. Working within the Accounts department to support the Group Financial Controller and the Accounts team whilst also providing assistance to other non-accounts colleagues as and when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processing purchase ledger invoices
• Electronically attaching the invoice to the purchase ledger record
• Matching invoice to purchase orders raised and delivery notes
• Dealing with discrepancies against purchase order to ensure these are resolved with either supplier or colleges within the group
• Manage purchase ledger email inbox to ensure all invoices received are registered onto the system
• Prepare monthly supplier statement reconciliations
• Accurately prepare BACS payment report ready for sign off and submission to the Bank
• Issue Electronic Remittances to suppliers
• Manage purchase ledger accounts details to ensure kept up to date
• Effectively communicate with suppliers, managers and work colleagues
• General accounts administration, i.e. answering overflow phone calls, forwarding messages, maintaining relevant spreadsheets
• Any other duties as requested and required at times by the Group Financial Controller and broader Finance team.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

At least 3 years' experience in accounting environment Knowledge of VAT rules Confident Microsoft Office user (Excel, Outlook, Word) Strong attention to detail and high standard of accuracy Excellent organisational skills and demonstrates initiative Good communication skills, written and verbal Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines Ability to work both effectively in a team and also independently