Finance Assistant/Procurement

Zero Carbon Group Limited; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A sustainable organization in Cheadle is searching for a part-time finance assistant to manage procurement and purchase orders. This permanent role offers flexibility and a competitive salary. Candidates should ideally have experience with Xero and previous roles in Purchase Ledger. Responsibilities include posting invoices, resolving discrepancies, and managing procurement tasks. This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed company focused on sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Purchase Ledger position preferred.
• Experience with procurement and material ordering.
• Ability to match invoices with purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and material ordering tasks.
• Post purchase invoices onto Xero.
• Resolve discrepancies between orders and invoices.

Skills

Xero experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job Details

Location: Cheadle
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Part‑time role with flexibility – Office based
Permanent role

Overview

Zerocarbon Group is looking for an experienced finance assistant on a part‑time basis. This is a permanent role and we can offer flexibility, a competitive salary as well as a permanent secure position.

We are looking for a candidate who has Xero experience ideally but not essential, training can be provided. The role will consist of some procurement duties.

Responsibilities

• Role would suit a candidate who has held a Purchase Ledger position previously.
• Organised individual who can take ownership of a step‑by‑step process regarding ordering, purchase order number raising and subsequently matching invoices received to PO's and orders.
• Procurement/material ordering.
• Posting purchase invoices onto Xero.
• Placing orders and matching delivery notes to the PO and invoices received.
• Resolving variances between orders and invoices received from supplier.
• Ensuring all invoices have been received during the month end close process; if not, determining which invoices are yet to be received and the value of these for accrual purposes.
• As the role progresses, posting employee expenses and company credit card claim forms on Xero.
• Any other ad hoc tasks related to an accounts assistant role e.g. payment queries, supplier statement requests and reconciliation.

Please apply with an updated CV and we will be in touch with suitable candidates.