Credit Control and Purchase Ledger Assistant

The Range; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing retail company in Plymouth is seeking a Credit Control & Purchase Ledger Assistant. The role involves managing purchase ledger and credit control tasks to ensure healthy financial operations. Candidates should have previous experience in finance, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Employee discount

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role.
• Strong understanding of both credit control and purchase ledger processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Proactively chase aged debtors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Credit control

Purchase ledger

Microsoft Excel

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards it

Tools

ERP or finance systems

Job description

Overview

We are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK\'s fastest growing privately owned companies. The Range has grown enormously since its inception in 1989, and now has over 200 stores nationwide. People are at the heart of our retail concept, and we want to invest in our staff and make the future extraordinary.

As a result of our expansion plans, and our continued ongoing success we are seeking a dynamic Credit Control & Purchase Ledger Assistant to be based at our Head Office in Plymouth.

About The Role

To support the AP manager in the day-to-day transactional tasks of purchase ledger and credit control, whilst capturing all supplier turnover rebates retros and other adhoc sales invoices to maximise potential revenue. The role combines credit control duties with purchase ledger responsibilities to help maintain healthy financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger
  • Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Match, batch, and code invoices according to internal procedures.
  • Ensure all invoices are approved in line with company policy.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare payment runs and support monthly BACS processing.
  • Assist with month-end reporting and accruals as required.
• Credit Control
  • Calculating supplier turnover rebates from our PL suppliers
  • Self billing supplier retros
  • Raising of property and commission sales invoices
  • Proactively chase aged debtors
  • Resolve supplier & customer queries and disputes in a timely and professional manner.
  • Allocate incoming receipts accurately to customer accounts.
• Adhoc tasks as and when required

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role.
• Strong understanding of both credit control and purchase ledger processes.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• AAT qualification or studying towards it (or equivalent).
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with ERP or finance systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• Long service awards
• Employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme

Position: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:45am – 17:30pm

Location: Plymouth, Devon