Accounts Assistant / Purchase ledger - Immediate Start

Agility Resoucing; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Northwest is seeking an ambitious Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger to support their finance team in Trafford. The role involves managing purchase ledgers, posting invoices, and resolving supplier queries. This full-time position offers a salary range of £25,000 to £27,000 per year, with considerate working hours and potential for study support.

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of Excel required.
• Diligence to ensure work is completed accurately.
• Ability to prioritize workload based on deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the purchase ledgers of the group of companies.
• Posting of purchase invoices onto Sage.
• Regularly reconcile accounts to supplier statements.

Skills

Intermediate knowledge of Excel

Diligence

Problem-solving

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

Part qualified

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

I am working on an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in joining one of the Northwest successes stories who are gearing up for £100m turnover. The Group is made up of 6 aligned companies who sell products both B2C, and B2B and provide branded products to the NHS and some of the largest online retailers in the country.

Due to growth, they are looking for an ambitious Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger to join them in their busy Trafford office where you will be involved in several finance projects. Their people strategy is at the core of the group.

I am working on an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in joining one of the Northwest successes stories who are gearing up for £100m turnover. The Group is made up of 6 aligned companies who sell products both B2C, and B2B and provide branded products to the NHS and some of the largest online retailers in the country.

Due to growth, they are looking for an ambitious Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger to join them in their busy Trafford office where you will be involved in several finance projects. Their people strategy is at the core of the group.

Duties

· Responsible for the purchase ledgers of the group of companies

· Responsible for the management of 'Accounts' mailbox

· Posting of purchase invoices onto Sage

· Ensure invoices are authorised by the relevant staff member

· Resolve any supplier queries, with relevant issues reported/escalated to FC

· FAS payments to be checked, posted and passed for payment

· Regularly reconcile accounts to supplier statements

· Liaise with factories on payments due

· Prepare weekly payment run

· Weekly aged creditor reporting to FC/FD for cashflow purposes

Skills Required

· Intermediate knowledge of Excel

· Diligence to ensure work is completed to the highest standard; accurately and efficiently

· Resourceful in problem-solving and seeking guidance

· Ability to prioritise workload based on deadlines and importance

· Knowledge of Sage 50 is an advantage, but not essential

· Part qualified - we are happy to assist with studies

Reports into: Group Financial Controller

Working hours: 37.5 hours a week. Our office is open from 8am until 5pm Monday-Friday and we are open to discussion on working patterns (e.g. 8-4/9-5) and also home-based days, after the probation period is complete.

Reference ID: PB / GP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

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