Purchase Ledger Assistant (Cookstown)

VanRath; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known recruitment agency is looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant for a prominent manufacturing company in Cookstown. This role offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to be part of a dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in purchase ledger and possess strong attention to detail and communication skills. Benefits include private medical insurance and training opportunities.

Benefits

Death in Service Plan - 3x gross annual salary

Workplace pension - 3% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

30 days paid holiday

Training and development opportunities

Regular employee engagement events

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in purchase ledger/accounts payable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Inputting purchase invoices into Sage.
• Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders.
• Investigating discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders.
• Setting up new supplier accounts.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Filing invoices and relevant documents.
• Acting as the first point of contact for supplier queries.

Skills

Experience in purchase ledger/accounts payable

Strong attention to detail

Good Excel skills

Familiarity with accounting software

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organised and able to meet deadlines

Team player with a proactive attitude

Tools

Sage

SAP

Job description

VANRATH is pleased to be recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Assistant on behalf of a well-known manufacturing company based in Cookstown.

Due to continued organic growth and recent acquisitions, our client is investing significantly in their already well-established finance function to support the evolving needs of their expanding business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic finance team within a thriving and forward-thinking company.

What you'll get
My client has a generous remuneration package on offer, to attract the very best talent in a busy market.

• Death in Service Plan - 3x gross annual salary.
• Workplace pension - 3% employer contribution.
• Private medical insurance (option to include family members).
• 30 days paid holiday per year.
• Training and development opportunities in line with business needs.
• Regular employee engagement events.

What you'll do

• Inputting purchase invoices into Sage.
• Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders.
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and goods received notes.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining existing supplier information.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Filing invoices and other relevant documents.
• General data entry duties.
• Acting as the first point of contact for supplier queries.

About you

• Experience in purchase ledger/accounts payable- atleast 1 year
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Sage, SAP)
• Organised, able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Team player with a proactive attitude

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accounting and Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Kevin Roberts in the strictest confidence. IND01