Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant

Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant
Competitive salary + Benefits
Mon-Fri, Full time

About the company:

Our clientis made up of 8, growing companies with combined annual revenues of £60m+. They design, manufacture and install windows, doors, conservatories and extensions across the whole UK.

The group and associated companies are dynamic and innovative businesses that value creativity, teamwork and commitment. Their employees are the heart of the business and the company invest in good people, offering career development and training opportunities. Join them and be a key player in shaping the future growth of their group.

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with experience in Purchase Ledger to join a fantastic finance team based in Wakefield. Reporting to the Assistant Management Accountant, you will be primarily responsible purchase ledger tasks as well as supporting were needed in the wider finance team. Other responsibilities are as follows:

• Input overhead invoices
• Manage accounts junior in matching PODs and processing invoices and day to day tasks
• Plan and process weekly payment runs ensuring suppliers are paid on agreed dates
• Liaise with suppliers re payments & disputes
• Resolve disputed invoices where possible and escalate to Assistant Management Accountant where unable to resolve
• Cover the processing of invoices as required for holidays etc
• Month end supplier statement reconciliations
• Adhere to monthly processing timetable to ensure team deadlines achieved
• Nominal spend analysis detailed for area managers
• Regular meetings with Assistant Management Accountant regarding overspends / review of invoices
• Identify process improvements and liaise with purchase ordering team
• Yearend tasks as required to support team and assist with audit queries

What they are looking for:

• Purchase Ledger experience required
• Sage 50 experience preferred or knowledge of other accounts software
• Strong MS Office experience, ideally Excel
• Analytical mind and keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships

Benefits:

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank holidays
• Health Shield - health cash plans enable employees to claim money back on everyday health care such as dental, optical and physio costs
• Pension Scheme
• Monthly Employee value awards Monthly prizes up to £75
• Personal Development opportunities through training or courses

How to apply:

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