Purchase Ledger Assistant
£30-32k plus benefits
Hatfield
Our client is a well regarded, and established business based in Hatfield. Are you looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant looking for a new position?
You will be part of a busy, wider finance team reporting into the Purchase Ledger Supervisor. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, after a training period.
As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will be responsible for;
- Ensuring every invoice has a valid Purchase Order number and that the amount on the purchase order matches the amount on the supplier invoice.
- Communication with the relevant mangers to obtain valid purchase orders.
- Registering and scanning invoices.
- Communicating with suppliers and other departments.
- Setting up new accounts as and when required**.**
- Reconciling purchase ledger accounts to supplier statements (including manufacturer statements) and requesting missing invoices.
- Resolving unallocated cash.
- Preparing BACS payment runs and as hoc payment requests.
- Chasing staff to ensure invoices are passed for payment, producing regular reports on outstanding items and resolving queries.
- To provide cover for other members of the accounting team.
- Other duties as and when required.
Key Skills
- Possess a calm temperament.
- Be able to work as part of a team.
- Be able to communicate effectively with colleagues across all departments.
- To work accurately and efficiently to meet targets and deadlines.
- Good Kerridge, Excel and IT skills