Purchase Ledger Assistant

CMO SUPERSTORES LTD; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eCommerce supplier in Plymouth is looking for an experienced accounting professional to manage accounts payable transactions, ensure timely invoice processing, and support the finance function. The ideal candidate has strong IT skills, is a team player, and is able to solve problems efficiently. This role offers competitive benefits, including an extra day off every fortnight and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

Extra day off every fortnight

Employee Assistance Programme

BHN Extras (discount scheme)

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Company events

Competitive holiday allowance

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting tasks for accounts payable transactions.
• Engage with suppliers for timely invoice processing.
• Reconcile supplier statements in a detailed manner.
• Maintain filing and controls to meet audit requirements.
• Help develop efficient working systems.
• Provide general support within the finance function.

Skills

Proven experience in similar role

Good IT skills including Excel

Team player

Experience using Sage or similar

Clear communicator

Problem-solving skills

Ability to absorb new information quickly

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Plymouth

Salary: £23,500

Hours: Full-time, 67.5 hours per fortnight (on an alternating pattern of 37.5 hours per week and 30 hours the next week)

Join one of the biggest and most respected national eCommerce successes in our industry. CMO SUPERSTORES is an online supplier of building materials, sold across multiple eCommerce stores. Our mission is to provide customers with top-quality products and exceptional service to meet their needs. As an innovative and customer-centric company, we are committed to delivering excellent solutions to roofing professionals, contractors, and DIY enthusiasts alike.

Key Responsibilities

• To perform accounting tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions and accounts.
• To engage with suppliers and other departments to ensure smooth and timely invoice processing and payments process, and to support the month end function.
• Ensuring that supplier statements are reconciled in a timely and detailed manner.
• Maintain filing and controls to meet company and audit requirements.
• To help develop and improve systems and methods of working with focus being on efficiency and continuous improvement.
• To collaborate and provide general support within the finance function.

Requirements

• Proven experience in similar role
• Good IT skills including Excel
• Team player with a ‘can do’ approach
• Experience using Sage or similar
• Clear communicator with good writing, data entry and telephone skills
• Ability to work to targets
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to absorb new information quickly

CMO SUPERSTORES Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

A note to all applicants –is unable to offer sponsorship of any kind

Benefits

• Extra day off every fortnight
• Employee Assistance Programme
• BHN Extras (discount scheme)
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Company events
• Competitive holiday allowance