Job Description

This full-time role is integral to the smooth running of the business. Purchase ledger processing and supporting the Purchasing department forms a significant part of the role, ensuring that all orders are dealt with promptly, efficiently and with minimal impact on day-to-day operations. In addition, you will have responsibilities integral to the month end accounts process and the opportunity to get involved in lots of different aspects of Finance, broadening your experience and adding variety to the role.

The position would suit an ambitious Purchase Ledger clerk / Assistant Accountant / PQ Accountant looking to broaden their experience into other aspects of accounts or an experienced Finance professional looking to utilize their skillset in a growing business and team.

You will report to the Financial Controller and your tasks will include:

· Coding and processing supplier invoices and employee expenses

· Monitoring and adhering to payment terms

· Reconciling vendors’ accounts, investigating and resolving any discrepancies

· Aged Creditor Reporting

· Administering credit card statements

· Assisting with Group Company accounts

· Accruals and Prepayments

· Fixed Asset schedule maintenance

· Ongoing development of the control environment

· Other ad hoc requests as required

Salary & Terms:

- Full Time role based on 40 hrs. a week

- Salary negotiable based on experience but in the range typical for a role of this type

- Study Support available if required

- Free parking available on site (in current circumstances must also have the ability to work from home)

- 28 days holiday and auto enrolment to stakeholder pension

- Staff discount scheme

- Immediate start available

Work remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

COVID-19 precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitization, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar environment - Positive Can-do attitude and ability to work within a fast-paced team - Ability to work on your own initiative and priorities tasks to ensure deadlines are met - Keen attention to detail - Experience in the 3-way matching of purchase invoices - Good reconciliation skills - Excellent IT and excel skills, with experience in Sage 200 - Relevant general accounting experience / qualifications such as AAT or PQ Accountancy qualification or qualified through experience. - Experience working in a Retail or FMCG environment - Experience working with overseas shipments, FOB delivery etc. - Experience working in a multinational organization - The ability to communicate effectively with other departments and key stakeholders. Experience: relevant: 2 years (Required). Education: A-Level or equivalent (Preferred).