Purchase Ledger Assistant

jobs24.co.uk; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading national audit, tax, advisory, and consulting firm where you will play a vital role in the finance team. This position involves processing purchase invoices, managing supplier payments, and ensuring accuracy in financial transactions. You'll work in a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages personal growth. Regular travel to the Cheltenham office is part of the role, with travel costs reimbursed. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working collaboratively to meet deadlines, this opportunity will allow you to thrive while making a positive impact on clients and the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger duties and invoice processing.
• Good understanding of foreign currency supplier invoices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing purchase invoices onto the purchase ledger.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve issues and obtain invoice approvals.

Skills

Purchase ledger duties

Invoice processing

Supplier invoice management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

MS Windows-based software

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Email

Job description

At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential.

The role will be based predominately in our Oldbury office as part of our finance team. There will also be regular travel required to our Cheltenham office, the cost of which will be reimbursed.

Overall Purpose of the Job

1. Assist in processing purchase invoices onto the purchase ledger.
2. Assist in producing scheduled supplier payment packs via monthly International suggested payment runs.
3. Assist in preparing International Ad Hoc Payment requests.
4. Complete regular supplier statement reconciliations, investigate queries, and chase for any missing invoices.
5. Liaise with suppliers (the majority will be overseas suppliers) and stakeholders within the business to resolve any issues and obtain approval of invoices.
6. Undertake ad hoc tasks as required from time to time by the Head of Purchase Ledger to assist in the general duties of the department.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

1. Experience in purchase ledger duties, with good knowledge of purchase ledger invoice processing and payments.
2. Good understanding of supplier invoices received in foreign currency, and dealing with exchange rates.
3. Knowledge of internal controls in a purchase ledger.
4. Ability to work to instructions effectively, in a team environment and to adhere to deadlines.
5. High attention to detail, logical and orderly approach to processing, and ability to adhere to a methodical system that all team members will be able to follow.
6. Good working knowledge of MS Windows-based software packages, including spreadsheets, databases, email, and the internet.

Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140 countries and across more than 800 offices globally.

Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow's questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services.

Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other.