Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant
An opportunity has arisen to join the finance team within a successful and well-established Truck dealership in West Thurrock. Working with a desirable and prestigious brand, this is an excellent opportunity for any individual who is aspiring to join a leading local business which is still privately owned.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a self-motivated Accounts / Purchase Ledger Assistant with a desire for responsibility and with good work ethic. Previous continuous employment with a single Employer for more than 3 years would be a distinct advantage.
Responsibilities
To work alongside the existing dealership accounting team and report to the Group Accountant, the successful candidate's core duties will include the following, but will evolve and widen as the individual develops in line with our business aspirations and requirements:
- Monitoring and proactively managing the purchasing documentation.
- Timely resolution of invoice queries through communication with suppliers and internal managers.
- Cash Allocation and reporting.
- Providing end of month reports, reconciliation of supplier statements and bank reconciliations.
- Maintaining accurate and timely filing of invoices and associated documents.
- Maintaining a good working relationship with suppliers and colleagues.
- - Aged creditor reporting, together with the maintenance of daily financial controls, reporting and compliance.
- Processing a high volume of purchase ledger invoices.
- Assisting with credit control, credit limit review and daily reporting
- Identifying, investigating and correcting any anomalies.
- Assisting dealership staff in any other duties that maybe required throughout the financial year, including collating financial information required at short notice.
Key Skills & Qualities
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, whilst working to strict deadlines is required, together with the ability to communicate confidently with internal and external customers.
- Experience of working within a finance or accounts purchase ledger team.
- A good knowledge of Excel, with ability to be able to manipulate data and reports accordingly. Knowledge of more advanced formulae would be most beneficial.
- Competent time management skills and the ability to multi-task.
- Eager to learn and a 'can-do' approach to problem-solving.
- An ability to learn new systems quickly and efficiently, together with the use of related technologies.
- Well-presented and able to promote the company and brand values.
Package
The Position will be 37.5 Hour Working Week - Monday to Friday.
In return, we offer a premium salary and 20 days holiday (rising to 25 after qualifying service) plus bank holidays.