Purchase Ledger Administrator (FTC)

AmcoGiffe; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

AmcoGiffen is seeking a Purchase Ledger Administrator to join their Accounts department. This role is essential for maintaining purchase ledger processes and ensuring accurate financial transactions. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance and strong Excel skills.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme: Company contributory pension

Life Insurance: Coverage for peace of mind

Health Benefits: Westfield Health Cash Plan

Referral Bonus: Generous employee referral scheme

Career Development: Opportunities for growth

Continuous Learning: Regular learning opportunities

Supportive Environment: Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Purchase Ledger Administrator or similar role in finance.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including the ability to use pivot tables and advanced formulas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate Purchase Ledger and process financial transactions.
• Process all electronic supplier invoices efficiently.
• Execute monthly supplier reconciliations and address outstanding queries.

Skills

Excel

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Job description

This is a Temporary , Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST .

The Vacancy

Company Overview

AmcoGiffen is a leading player in the construction industry, specialising in a diverse portfolio that includes infrastructure and capital delivery projects, as well as asset maintenance frameworks. Our work encompasses a variety of crucial projects, such as bridge reconstruction, station upgrades, and the maintenance of transport and railway infrastructure.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger Administrator on a fixed-term contract basis to join our central Accounts department within the Purchase Ledger team. This role is vital for maintaining our purchase ledger processes and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of our financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate Purchase Ledger and process financial transactions in accordance with established procedures and timelines.
• Process all electronic supplier invoices efficiently.
• Handle plant invoices while ensuring compliance with CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) guidelines.
• Secure necessary approvals for invoices from relevant internal departments.
• Directly allocate approved invoices that do not match any purchase orders.
• Address queries promptly and liaise with suppliers or internal departments to facilitate timely resolutions.
• Execute monthly supplier reconciliations and investigate any outstanding queries collaboratively with relevant stakeholders.
• Foster strong relationships with both suppliers and internal teams.
• Assist the Team Leader in investigating and resolving issues related to debit balances and aged creditors.
• Professionally respond to supplier emails and phone calls.
• Support the Team Leader with ad-hoc tasks as required.
• Enter delivery tickets and verify invoices against the cost system.
• Record Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs) into the COINS Finance System.
• Generate weekly reports on plant and material costs for site management.

Requirements

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• Prior experience as a Purchase Ledger Administrator or similar role in finance.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including the ability to use pivot tables and advanced formulas.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in processing data.
• Collaborative mindset to effectively address challenges and meet customer needs.
• Flexible work ethic and a passion for contributing to team success.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave:25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Pension Scheme:Company contributory pension.
• Life Insurance:Coverage for additional peace of mind.
• Health Benefits:Westfield Health Cash Plan & Rewards program.
• Referral Bonus:Generous employee referral scheme.
• Career Development:Opportunities for personal and professional growth with clear pathways for advancement.
• Continuous Learning:Regular learning opportunities to enhance your skills.
• Supportive Environment:A safe and inclusive workplace with employee forums for voicing thoughts and suggestions.

Join Us

If you are looking for a role where you can make a difference and grow your career in a dynamic environment, please consider applying to become a part of our team at AmcoGiffen. We look forward to your application!

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

We offer excellent career prospects, a competitive salary, and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including: