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Purchase Ledger Controller

The Work Shop
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO16 0AJ, England

Salary

£30,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • An excellent opportunity for a Purchase Ledger Controller has arisen in Nursling with a salary range of £27.5K - £30K per annum.
  • The role involves managing financial administration, vendor maintenance, and ensuring the efficient running of company finances.
  • Candidates should have previous relevant finance or accounts experience or a relevant qualification, along with strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
  • Key responsibilities include raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and assisting with year-end audits.
  • This permanent, full-time position offers various benefits such as 30 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.

Purchase Ledger Controller, Nursling £27.5K - £30K

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Purchase Ledger Controller to join a well-established and dynamic business based in Nursling.

As a Purchase Ledger Controller, you will deliver high standards in the financial administration of the business, strengthen organisational efficiency, ensure the smooth and effective running of the company finances while bringing enhanced standards of vendor maintenance.

Main duties of the Purchase Ledger Controller

• Raise Purchase Orders, obtain relevant approvals, and ensure accurate coding and matching of invoices to Purchase Orders.

• Assist Category and Sales Managers with product setup and Purchase Orders.

• Provide high-standard service to vendors via phone and email, and promptly respond to vendor and internal enquiries.

• Check and process invoices accurately, set up new vendors, and reconcile vendor statements.

• Organise regular payment runs, send remittance advice to vendors, and obtain necessary invoice approvals.

• Assist with year-end audits, financial account preparation, and provide ad hoc reporting as requested.

• Review procedures and systems for improvement opportunities, administer internal staff sales, and cover other accounting functions as needed.

Key competencies of the Purchase Ledger Controller

• Previous relevant finance or accounts experience or relevant qualification

• IT literate with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including proficient use of Excel

• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and a methodical approach

• Excellent communication skills and ability to confidently communicate at all levels

• Approachable, committed, flexible and adaptable individual with a positive attitude

• Enthusiastic and professional approach, able to work on own initiative and as part of a team

The role of Purchase Ledger Controller is an exciting permanent & full-time opportunity. Our client offers an annual salary up to £30,000 per annum dependant on experience alongside many benefits, including 30 days annual leave including bank holidays, pension scheme, staff discounts, bonus structure, team building events, free parking, and ongoing training/development.

If you are a finance professional and would like to work in an enjoyable and authentic business environment, please APPLY NOW.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.