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Finance Assistant/ Purchase Ledger- 6-month FTC
Location: Blackpool
Salary; up to circa £28,000
We are currently recruiting for an experienced purchase ledger assistant to join an excellent organisation based in Blackpool, initially on a 6-month fixed term contract.
This is an interesting and varied role where you will be responsible for providing an efficient and effective purchase ledger accounting service within the finance team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensure the completeness of a creditors ledger for each company, which accurately reflects the liabilities of the organisation
- Manage the ongoing administration of the invoice & expense systems, including processing claims and keeping administration processes up to date
- Prepare payment runs on a weekly basis or as required
- Manage the purchase ledger reconciliation and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner
- Manage and resolve queries
- Process inward and outward post
- Ensure that the supplier database is robust and accurate
The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
- A solid purchase ledger experience in a high-volume environment
- Excellent numeracy skills
- Willing to learn and adopt new processes and procedures
- Effective communication with people at all levels, dealing with queries face to face, over the telephone and by written correspondence
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Ability to plan and organise
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail
Although this is initially a 6-month contract, a longer term, permanent position may be available. Please send a copy of your CV for immediate consideration.
