Purchase Ledger Assistant

First Military Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is searching for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their client's team providing exceptional services in the luxury goods sector. This role involves various accounting duties such as reconciliations, ledger entries, and communication with suppliers, requiring attention to detail and proficiency in financial software.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in bookkeeping and finance.
• Proficient with MS Office, SUN Systems, and SAP Concur.
• Experience with international suppliers and foreign currency invoices.

Responsibilities

• Supplier and customer statement reconciliations.
• General ledger entries including accruals and prepayments.
• Resolving supplier queries efficiently via phone and email.

Skills

Book-keeping

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Communication

Time management

Education

AAT or first level of ACCA

Tools

MS Office

SUN Systems

SAP Concur

Job description

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First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client provides the luxury goods industry, high-net worth individuals, and international banks with a global team of experts, including logistics, security, customs house, and special operations professionals. Our client provides a smooth, expedient, and professional service tailored to precise specifications and needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supplier and customer statement reconciliations
• Allocation of payments on supplier and customer accounts
• Sending out remittance advices and customer statement
• General ledger entries including accruals and prepayments on SUN Systems
• Processing all staff credit card expenses on SAP Concur and producing expense reports
• Resolving supplier queries via telephone and email efficiently and ensuring all issues are investigated and resolved on time
• Managing petty cash and prepaid card
• Assisting with billings and accounts receivable when required
• Supporting the external auditor with the company’s annual audit
• Assisting the Accounts Payable Supervisor with day-to-day accounting functions
• Liaising with Suppliers to get better terms and Pricing
• Auditing Purchase Ledger monthly for cost analysis

Skills and Qualifications:

• Book-keeping and double entry knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail
• High levels of accuracy
• Ability to learn new programs quickly
• Able to work on own initiative
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication including the ability to interacts professionally across all levels of the organisation
• 2 years experience- AAT or first level of ACCA (preferred)
• Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), SUN Systems, SAP Concur
• Experience with international suppliers and foreign currency invoices