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Our client is currently recruiting for a purchase Ledger Assistant. Based in Aberdeen, the role is on a 2-3 month contract basis. Â
ROLE
The role of Purchase Ledger Assistant is essential to support that relationship with our suppliers, so ensuring their invoices are processed and paid on time is vital. The role will largely consist of checking ICP invoices against POs, and passing them for payment, reconciling supplier statements and requesting missing invoices, supporting with queries and disputes, as well as preparing payment runs and assisting in reporting on the performance of the purchase ledger team against targets.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensuring the daily upload from the inbox has been imported into the Automation system (Yooz)
- Checking all fields on the invoice have been correctly read by Yooz
- Matching invoices to POs and passing them to the next stage of the process
- Highlighting any invoices with missing or non-matching POs and flagging these for attention by the relevant teams
- Maintaining accurate records by updating supplier billing details, tracking payment history and inputting any changes into the system
- Reconciling supplier statements, requesting missing invoices and generally liaising with suppliers on invoice payments
- Addressing any invoice queries and resolving disputes or errors in a timely fashion
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including commercial and operational teams along with senior leaders in the finance team.
- Reporting on the performance of the purchase ledger team against targets (No of invoices processed, no of escalations from suppliers, etc.)
REQUIREMENTS
- Have experience of working in a busy, multinational, multicurrency finance environment
- Have a keen eye for detail, even when dealing with large volumes of data and performing recurring tasks
- Have excellent written and spoken English communication skills
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy the sense of urgency that comes with this role
- Experience of NetSuite would be advantageous but full training will be provided
