Purchase Ledger Assistant

Cygnet; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to manage supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The role requires excellent communication skills and a strong ability to work within a team while maintaining attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have experience with VAT and meet deadlines effectively. This position offers a range of employee benefits including apprenticeship opportunities and health plans.

Benefits

Apprenticeship scheme

Expert supervision & support

Employee referral scheme

Free Health Cash plan

Enhanced maternity pay

Free life assurance cover

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in processing supplier invoices.
• Knowledge of VAT recording.
• Proven ability to work with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately.
• Maintain supplier records.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding payments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work in a team

Flexibility

Knowledge of Excel

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Nepicar House in Sevenoaks, Kent. Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier invoices and credit notes
• Ensure proper coding of invoices to the appropriate accounts and cost centres
• Match invoices to purchase orders
• Ensure accurate recording of VAT
• Prepare payment runs by BACS
• Ensure all payments are approved according to company policy
• Maintain up-to-date supplier records and contact information
• Follow the company policy regarding the verification of supplier bank details
• Communicate effectively with suppliers regarding invoice queries/unapproved invoices and payment status
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with suppliers and colleagues
• Review systems and processes suggesting improvements where necessary
• Assisting with other ad-hoc tasks as requested by management

Key Skills

• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work in a team, as well as using own initiative
• Self-disciplined and efficient, with a flexible and proactive nature
• Knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft packages
• Ability to work to deadlines

Benefits

• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Free Health Cash plan
• Enhanced maternity pay: 8 weeks full Pay, 18 weeks half Pay (Inclusive of SMP) followed by 13 weeks SMP.
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Pension scheme
• Employee NHS - discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit - Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks