- Location: Milton Keynes
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: £28,000/£32,000 depending on experience
- Office based (M-F 08:00-17:00)
Join a multi-disciplinary contractor that prides itself on a collaborative and positive culture. Out client is seeking a highly motivated and organised Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) to join our dynamic Finance department. This role is crucial for maintaining our commitment to excellence and supporting our team environment.
Day-to-day of the role:- Invoice Processing: Accurately process supplier and subcontractor invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Payments: Prepare and execute payment runs, ensuring timely and accurate payments to suppliers.
- Statement Reconciliations: Regularly perform supplier statement reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accounted for and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
- Approvals: Manage the invoice approval process, obtaining all necessary authorisations before payment.
- CIS Tasks: Handle tasks related to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including verifying subcontractors and processing CIS deductions.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all purchase ledger transactions.
- Communication: Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve any queries or issues related to the purchase ledger.
- Best Practice: Share best practices within the department to enhance overall efficiency.
- Proven experience as a Purchase Ledger Assistant or in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payments, statement reconciliations, and approvals.
- Essential experience with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working independently and as part of a team.
- Initiative-taking and problem-solving attitude, with a focus on collaboration and communication within the department and business.