Job Description

Duties Include:

• Undertake supplier statement reconciliations.
• Process and validate all purchase and supplier BP invoices.
• Create payment proposals.
• Verify various invoices prior to processing.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding payment chasing/queries.
• Liaise closely with Purchasing Department to ensure all supplier invoice queries are resolved in a timely manner to ensure no impact on manufacturing.
• Create and maintain supplier accounts ensuring that all supplier details are kept up to date.
• Work to the Order Placement Schedule, sending orders and enquiries to suppliers.
• Communicate issues to the team and administer system Purchase Order entry and adjustments.
• Manage orders and stock levels of ancillary products such as packaging.
• Liaise with Customer Services and Production to ensure delivery details and Out of Stock item information is kept up to date.
• Maintain system information such as product available dates and item status.
• Upload and maintain price files.
• Assist in supply planning.
• Process purchase invoices.
• Produce and maintain regular departmental reports.  Be prepared to produce ad-hoc reports for departmental external use.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Customers and Commercial Account Managers.
• Distribute inward and outward post, maintaining the Company’s Royal Mail Account.
• Scan documents onto the Sage archiving system.

BENEFITS:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Contributory pension plan and free life assurance
• Long service rewards
• Company sick pay scheme
• Free eye examinations
• Free onsite parking and company uniform

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate is likely to be Degree or AAT qualified and motivated to commence or already be taking examinations of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants or Chartered Institute of Certified Accountants. Have experience in planning and procurement. An ‘enthusiastic 'can do’ attitude with a strong attention to detail. High level processing skills. Ability to work alone and as part of a team with excellent interpersonal skills. An understanding of financial workings. Strong keyboard skills especially in Excel/Word. Be self-motivated, disciplined and target orientated. Have a meticulous and methodical way of carrying out workload. Good attention to detail. Strong communicator with a persuasive manner. Able to work under pressure to meet necessary deadlines. Experienced and confident in using an accounting ERP system. Prepared to be flexible and willing to spend time in various different departments to develop career within the Company.