Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger

LCJ; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

28 days holiday pro-rata

Break areas and staff canteen

Job summary

Barrowcliffe's, based in Nottingham, is seeking a Temporary Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a small finance team. You will process invoices, manage supplier accounts, and run monthly payments while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role is fixed-term for 6 months and part-time (26 hours per week) with a flexible pattern. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in Purchase Ledger, good IT and numeracy skills (Excel/Outlook), and the ability to work under pressure with strong attention to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in Purchase Ledger.
• Experience with Finance/Order Processing systems; Datafile knowledge an advantage.
• Excellent IT skills, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent listening, telephone and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Excellent numeracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process raw material invoices and supplier bills.
• Resolve quantity and pricing discrepancies with buyers/suppliers.
• Prepare monthly supplier payment runs for authorisation.
• Run period end procedures.
• Complete monthly supplier reconciliations.
• Manage new supplier account applications.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Excel

Outlook

Numeracy

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Datafile

Job description

Temporary Purchase Ledger Assistant - Nottingham

About Barrowcliffe's

Barrowcliffe's specialise in the preparation and distribution of fresh and/or cooked produce nationwide.

Owned by Kettle Produce Ltd, Barrowcliffe's is one of the UK's longest running food processing companies and have successfully supplied the UK food sector with quality produce, consistent value and a commitment to service.

Barrowcliffes have two main sites, Hooton Street, Nottingham and Bellwin Drive, Scunthorpe.

We pride ourselves on the ability to deliver freshly prepared and wholesale produce to the required specification to meet our customer's needs nationwide.

About the Role

• Working within a small Finance Team, you will be responsible for efficiently maintaining the accurate and timely running of the company's purchase ledger.
• You will also be responsible for:
• Processing raw material invoices.
• Resolving any quantity and pricing discrepancies with buyer / suppliers.
• Preparing monthly payment run for authorisation.
• Running period end procedures.
• Completing monthly supplier reconciliations.
• Managing new supplier account applications.

About You

• You will be a team player, approachable, highly motivated and possess a positive attitude.
• The successful candidate must be able to work at extremely high standards, follow processes and procedures and be thorough with all paperwork and documentation.
• You will be highly organised, able to multi-task and work to strict deadlines and under pressure and have an excellent eye for detail.

Ideal Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 years' experience in Purchase Ledger.
• Experience in working with Finance/Order Processing Systems, knowledge of Datafile would be an advantage.
• Excellent IT Skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent Listening, Telephone and Communications Skills, ability to deal with challenging situations confidently and professionally at all levels.
• Excellent Personal Organisational Skills, able to multi-task and keep calm under month end pressures.
• Excellent Numeracy Skills, accuracy and attention to detail.

Extra Details

• Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months
• Part-Time - 26 Hours per week
• Working Hours and days per week flexible over 3 days to 5 days per week.

Salary: £22,000 per annum + benefits including Statutory Benefits, 28 Days holiday (Pro-rata), Pension Scheme, Comfortable Break Areas, with self service facilities (microwave, hot water, and a fridge), Complementary tea and coffee facilities, Subsidised Staff Canteen

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