Purchase Ledger Assistant

Cranswick Country Foods; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food producer is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant at their Preston site. The role involves processing documentation related to purchase invoices, assisting with general office duties, and ensuring confidentiality. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role, strong IT skills, and good communication abilities. The position offers various benefits including a pension scheme and additional leave options.

Benefits

Option to purchase additional annual leave

Discounted share scheme

Pension scheme with up to 10% contribution

Access to retail discount app

Health and wellbeing platform

Qualifications

• Experience as a Purchase Ledger Assistant or Clerk.
• Proven experience in a busy office environment.
• Commitment to personal development.

Responsibilities

• Process delivery notes relating to purchase invoices.
• Check GRN screen for correct assignments.
• Request missing documentation for timely invoice processing.
• Perform general office duties like scanning and filing.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive documentation.
• Cover for Accounts Payable team during holidays.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join the Finance team at our Preston site, the largest and busiest in the area. This position will see the successful candidate assist the Accounts Payable team with the processing of documentation, including and relating to purchase invoices, and provide assistance with general office duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Process all delivery notes/job sheets received relating to purchase invoices
• Routine checking of the GRN screen to ensure delivery notes are correctly assigned and released accordingly
• Requesting any missing documentation in good time to prevent delays in invoice processing
• Ad hoc office duties including but not limited to scanning, shredding, filing etc
• Ensuring sensitive documentation is dealt with accordingly and confidentiality is maintained
• Acting as a holiday/absence cover for the Accounts Payable team if required

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role - Purchase Ledger Assistant/Clerk
• Experience within a busy office environment
• Strong level of IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Good communication and organisation skills
• Able to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Strong commitment to progression and personal development

About and Benefits

Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers.

• Option to purchase additional annual leave entitlement
• Purchase company shares through discounted share scheme
• Company pension scheme - up to 10% employers contribution
• Access to retail discount app, bike to work scheme, health and wellbeing platform