£26K/yr to £28K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Purchase Ledger Assistant

Posted by Page Personnel Finance.

On behalf of our client we are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk based in Widnes area. This company is going from strength to Strength.

Permanent - £27,500K - Mon-Thur 8.30am-5pm & Friday 8am-3pm

Client Details

Our client are a tech-enabled business critical services group, providing services that help businesses at every stage of the lifecycle, helping them manage the critical elements that make businesses tick - their people and their finances.

Description

  • Developing an in-depth understanding of all AP processes and requirements from the AP team and analysing the needs of the department.
  • Assist with implementation of ERP as and when required.
  • Assisting with improvement initiatives to advance month end reporting timing.
  • Assisting with analysis and projects as required.
  • Assisting with payment runs (BACS and on-line banking) ensuring payments through e-banking are made on a timely basis through the relevant platform when required.
  • Dealing with supplier queries.
  • Processing supplier invoices as required.
  • Answer all supplier queries regarding invoicing.
  • Monthly reconciliations across multiple accounts.
  • Balancing accounts as and when required.

Profile

  • Minimum A levels standard
  • Minimum of 3 years experience of Accounts payable processes including purchase invoice processing and supplier statement reconciliations in a busy accounts department.
  • Experience of Implementation of an ERP system
  • Experience with reporting month end results within 5 working days
  • Proficient in the use of MS
  • Demonstrate experience of using an electronic system for invoice matching.
  • Time management and able to work in a fast paced environment
  • Report writing/presentation skills
  • Teamwork and cooperation in an a fast paced environment working with internal and external teams;
  • Strong drive and proactive mindset with the ability to work independently;
  • Excellent communication and telephone skills;
  • Willingness to learn. High level of self-awareness to identify own gap of competencies/knowledge and ability to self-learn;
  • Autonomy and initiative to propose and lead projects;
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail;
  • Strong analytical skills;
  • Proven Analytical and problem-solving abilities;
  • Strong organisational skills;
  • Excellent communication skills to liaise with suppliers and colleagues regularly;
  • Purchase ledger experience;
  • Able to work to deadlines in a fast paced environment;
  • Good IT skills.

Job Offer

  • Based in Widnes
  • 37.5 hour week
  • Salary between £25,000 - £27,500, depending on experience
  • Company matched pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistant Programme
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • 25 Holiday's and 8 Statutory Days