This position is a temporary role for a Purchase Ledger Team Leader in the Accounting & Finance department of an industrial / manufacturing industry based in Basildon. The successful candidate will have a good eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.
Client Details
Our client is a respected giant in the industrial / manufacturing industry, boasting a strong workforce of over 10,000 employees.
Description
- Match Supplier invoices to Supplier delivery notes and purchase orders then process.
- Obtain copy supplier invoices to process delivery notes if not received.
- Resolve queries with regards to booking in or supplier invoice mismatch in a timely manner
- Obtain approval and process overhead purchase invoices.
- Post multi-currency payments (4 currencies) to Supplier Accounts
- Allocate payment as per statement and provide remit to Supplier.
- Complete Supplier statements reconciliations and action any queries
- Ensuring Supplier invoices have the correct Europe Ltd details.
- Maintain the PL filing system.
- Answer the telephone as required.
- Speak to Suppliers to discuss payments.
- Liaise with Commercial Director with regards to payment requests.
Profile
A successful Purchase Ledger should have:
- Able to follow oral and written instructions.
- Able to use excel and other Microsoft office products.
- Knowledge in a similar manufacturing role is preferable.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail and reliability.
- Proactive and innovative.
- To work effectively on your own and as part of a team, with a positive 'can-do' attitude.
- The ability to prioritise workload.
- The ability to work well and accurately in a time-constrained and pressured environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Job Offer
- An estimated hourly salary of around GBP 22,500 - GBP 25,000
- An inclusive, supportive, and high-performing company.
- The opportunity to work in a global industrial / manufacturing company
We encourage all candidates who believe they possess the skills necessary for this role to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global leader in the industrial / manufacturing industry, based in the exciting location of Basildon.