Assistant Accountant, Purchase Ledger

bet365; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their Purchase Ledger Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for detail-oriented individuals to manage Purchase Ledger invoices and ensure timely supplier payments. You will be instrumental in maintaining accuracy within the accounting system and will play a crucial role in identifying errors. The position supports hybrid working, allowing for flexibility while contributing to a dynamic team environment. If you are passionate about finance and eager to develop your skills in a supportive setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Studying towards AAT qualifications.
• Experience with Purchase Ledger in multi-currency organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Purchase Ledger invoices and posting into multiple entities.
• Support weekly payment runs for up to 30 Group entities.

Skills

AAT qualifications

Purchase Ledger experience

Attention to detail

Data entry skills

Knowledge of UK VAT

Strong IT skills

Education

AAT qualifications

Job description

Who we are looking for

An Assistant Accountant within the Purchase Ledger Team, who will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Purchase Ledger invoices.

You will play a key role within the Purchase Ledger team, where you will input Purchase Ledger invoices into the accounting system to ensure the payment of suppliers.

This role will prove to be a brilliant opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail. You will be the first line of defense on spotting errors during the Purchase Ledger process.

Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK from their first day of employment.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.

Preferred skills and experience

• Studying towards AAT qualifications.
• Purchase Ledger experience including entering invoices in multi-currency and multi company organisations.
• Excellent attention to detail and data entry skills.
• Knowledge of UK VAT and experience with overseas VAT would be advantageous.
• Strong IT skills.

Main Responsibilities

• Assisting with Purchase Ledger invoices.
• Helping with the posting of Purchase Ledger invoices into multiple entities.
• Assisting with supplier statement reconciliations by ensuring follow up actions are complete where invoices are missing.
• Ensuring invoices are marked as held where not approved on receipt.
• Supporting with weekly payment runs for up to 30 Group entities.

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