Purchase Ledger Assistant

Dreams Limited; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Staff discount

Private healthcare

On-site gym

Free on-site parking

Hybrid working

Job summary

Dreams Limited is seeking a Purchase Ledger professional to join the Finance & Insights team at Bedquarters, High Wycombe. You will accurately process supplier invoices, code and post transactions, and reconcile supplier statements.

The role requires attention to detail and collaboration across departments to ensure timely PO creation and cost allocation. The successful candidate will bring ledger experience, stock process exposure, and strong communication, with a hybrid working pattern (3 days

Qualifications

• Ledger experience including stock processes and supplier transactions.
• Strong Microsoft skills with professional communication abilities.
• Accuracy, organising and time management with adherence to controls and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process all purchase ledger transactions with correct matching to supporting documents.
• Reconcile to supplier statements and ensure postings are correct.
• Proactively discuss with business areas to ensure PO creation, coding and booking on time.
• Act as a point of contact to support business teams on accurate costing to general ledger, cost centres and budget holders.
• Provide support to Purchase Ledger Supervisor, including ad hoc duties, holiday cover, and annual audit requests.

Skills

Ledger experience

Stock processes

Professional communication

Accuracy

Time management

Organisational skills

Attention to deadlines

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bedquarters (Head Office)PermanentFull timeHigh WycombeThe RoleJob Purpose:Working in our fast-paced Finance & Insights department, this is a crucial role in our Purchase Ledger team of 5 colleagues. The Team works closely together, communicating daily on a variety of ledger related challenges.Reports to : Purchase Ledger SupervisorLocation: “ Bedquarters”, High WycombeDepartment : Finance & InsightsWhat you`ll be doing day-to-dayAccurately process all purchase ledger transactions; all transactions for allocated suppliers are matched to supporting documents (purchase orders / payment requests) and entered correctly onto the system.Coding / description of purchase orders are reviewed for accuracy before posting, any repeated errors reported to the management accountant and budget holders.Reconciliation to supplier statements.Proactive discussions across business areas to ensure purchase orders are raised, coded, and booked in on time.Act as a point of contact to support business teams on accurate costing to general ledger, cost centres and budget holders.Appropriate support is provided to the Purchase Ledger Supervisor, including the performance of any ad hoc duties, holiday cover within the team and annual audit requests.The PersonThis is the type of person we`re dreaming of:You will have had some ledger experience, ideally including stock processes, and be looking to widen your experience on more aspects of purchase ledger activity.You will be wanting to join a great Dreams community with a passion for successStrong Microsoft skillsProfessional communication skillsAccuracy, organising and time management skills, with adherence to controls and deadlines.In your dream role, you’ll also receive:- Discretionary annual bonus- Huge staff discount, plus savings on restaurants, holidays, and shopping- 24-hour Retail Trust helpline and resources- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay- Free access to on-site gym- Buy-in schemes for extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme- Free on-site parking- Hybrid working with 3 days on-site per weekAbout DreamsSince 1985, we've been making bedtimes better, and we're not hitting the snooze button anytime soon. Backed by Somnigroup, the world's largest bedding provider, we're proud to be the UK's most loved bed retailer.At Dreams, you'll be part of a business where people come first, ideas are welcomed, and every dreamer makes a difference. If you're looking for a role where you can grow, make an impact and enjoy the journey, Dreams could be the perfect place for you.We can’t promise breakfast in bedBut, we can promise these:Wellbeing that worksIt’s not something we sweep under the bed – it’s central to how we look after each other. It’s not something we sweep under the bed – it’s central to how we look after each other.Perks you can pickLife looks different for everyone, so we give you options.Room to growYour career should feel like a journey, not a dead end.Extra goodiesEvery department has its own little Dream extras.Perks you can pickLife looks different for everyone, so we give you options.Buy extra holiday when you need more time off, opt into private healthcare or make use of our savings and loans schemes.Are you a sun seeker who wants an extra week to drink pina coladas somewhere tropical, maybe you’d like a few extra days to spend time with your little ones or perhaps you’ve just got a bit of DIY or a home project you can’t seem to find the time to finish off… Well, good news, we have an amazing scheme where you can buy up to five extra days holiday per year.Take advantage of fantastic discounts on everyday products and services offered to you just for being a Dreams colleague. From discounted gym memberships, days out, supermarket vouchers to cinema trips, there’s great discounts to benefit everyone. There are also loads of great resources to help support your health & wellbeing.Perks you can pickLife looks different for everyone, so we give you options.Buy extra holiday when you need more time off, opt into private healthcare or make use of our savings and loans schemes.Are you a sun seeker who wants an extra week to drink pina coladas somewhere tropical, maybe you’d like a few extra days to spend time with your little ones or perhaps you’ve just got a bit of DIY or a home project you can’t seem to find the time to finish off… Well, good news, we have an amazing scheme where you can buy up to five extra days holiday per year.Take advantage of fantastic discounts on everyday products and services offered to you just for being a Dreams colleague. From discounted gym memberships, days out, supermarket vouchers to cinema trips, there’s great discounts to benefit everyone. There are also loads of great resources to help support your health & wellbeing.Room to growYour career should feel like a journey, not a dead end.That’s why we invest in training and development that helps you stretch your skills and reach your next goal – whatever that looks like. You’ll have access to workshops, mentoring, leadership programmes and apprenticeships that lead to recognised qualifications. Because at Dreams, growing your career should feel as natural as getting a good night’s sleep.Extra goodiesEvery department has its own little Dream extras.In Retail, you’ll find competitive salaries, uncapped commission and peak incentives that make going above and beyond worth it. In Distribution, there are performance-related bonuses and recognition awards for those who go the extra mile. In Bedquarters, you’ll enjoy hybrid working, annual bonuses and colleague discounts. And in our Bed Factory, you’ll get hands-on support and full training to help you master your craft. Wherever you work, you’ll find benefits that fit your role, reward your effort and help you feel right at home.Where you’ll be workingHere is where you’ll be based, whether that’s Bedquarters, or our Bed Factory or one of our stores.High Wycombe