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Want a new rewarding career challenge? You will be a professional business administrator with quantifiable experience in Purchase Ledger and Payroll Management, the role is office-based working as an integral part of the finance team in our Coventry head office.
Job Title: Payroll and Purchase Ledger Manager
Reporting To: Financial Director
Attractive salary, onsite car parking, enhanced annual leave, you would also be entitled to our generous Health Benefit plan, discounted gym membership and other perks (following successful probation).
Previous SAGE payroll experience is essential. This is a varied dual role, with responsibilities for monthly payroll, ensuring weekly payroll is completed accurately (by the payroll clerk) and taking responsibility for the purchase ledger team.
About Us:
We invite you to join the team at Duo Operations UK Ltd, and be part of an exciting professional journey as the company grows. The Company specialise in the groundworks construction and quarrying sectors, across the UK and Ireland.
Duo are already involved in interesting projects like the HS2 rail link and M55 motorway expansion, in addition to multi million £ turnkey quarrying projects. New diverse and challenging projects are coming in the work pipeline, and we need a steady, experienced pair of hands to support the business.
Responsibilities:
Payroll Manager duties
Process Monthly salaries
Ensure all payroll rates are up to date
Collaborating with the HR department to maintain employee data
Calculate and add SSP & other statutory payments
Process payroll reconciliations and reports as per company standard
Supervise the Payroll Clerk and the accurate submissions of weekly payroll
Purchase Ledger Manager duties
Supporting and assisting the PL clerks whose role is to match and process high volumes of supplier invoices onto the Sage X3 accounts system
Ensuring accurate submission of expenses and credit card reconciliation
Ensuring nominal and analytical coding is posted line with the companys procedures
Liaising with relevant internal departments daily to ensure that goods receipting of purchase orders is completed so that month end deadlines are met.
Ensuring that invoices are checked for accuracy and VAT compliance
Fuel card management/posting
Managing supplier account set up and reconciliation
Dealing with supplier payment queries
Ensuring that purchase order rules and procedures are adhered to by suppliers and internal departments
Managing disputes with both suppliers and internal departments to ensure quick resolution
Answering and directing incoming calls as appropriate
Provide support to the Finance team
Skills and Experience:
Ideally minimum of two years payroll experience and aminimum of two years purchase ledger supervision experience
Strong numeracy skills
Excellent administration skills and attention to detail
Strong Excel skills
Experience using SAGE payroll accounting software
Familiarity with Benefits and Other Wage Deductions
Excellent problem-solving skills
A strong administration background, with a focus on Customer Service and Business Development
A self-motivated individual with a positive attitude to work and co-operating within a team
A flexible approach, willing to take on new challenges
Ability to effectively manage people and prioritise a busy workload
Competent in using all Microsoft office applications
