Purchase Ledger Senior

Formula 1; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the motorsport industry seeks a Purchase Ledger professional to join their finance team. The role involves processing invoices, managing supplier payments, and ensuring financial accuracy. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and significant experience in banking operations, coupled with excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a Purchase Ledger department.
• Structured approach towards balancing multiple demands and priorities.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers.
• Shared responsibility for multi-currency supplier payments.

Skills

Good communication skills

Microsoft Excel skills

Proactive approach

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Exflow

ReadSoft

Job description

Formula One Management Limited (FOM) is one of the principal subsidiaries of the Formula 1 Group which holds the commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship.

Key activities of the Group include the exploitation of the commercial rights, race support services including filming, editing and broadcasting, timing and accreditation, hospitality and trackside advertising as well as circuit operation. The Group also includes a travel company and the Formula1.com website. Extensive technical and logistical functions exist to support these activities.

Organisation Context

The ongoing increase in the popularity of F1 and the associated growth of the Group has meant that there is a requirement for additional resource in the Finance team, providing an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate to join a successful group with a globally recognised brand name and an enviable track record.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Processing a high volume of invoices and credit notes, utilising Exflow software, ReadSoft scanning tool and Microsoft Dynamics 365.Accurate matching of invoices to purchase orders (POs).Coding of non-PO invoices and referral through workflow to suitable manager for approval.Liaising with managers and requisitioners across the business to ensure that POs are raised, approved, and receipted to allow payment.Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers, ensuring that all queries are dealt with promptly and efficiently and that the turnaround between receipt and payment of invoices is kept to a minimum, in order that our corporate image and high standards are maintained.Payments

Shared responsibility for weekly multi-currency supplier payments through BACS, CHAPS, and telegraphic transfers, ensuring payments are made on time.
Preparation and upload of bulk payment runs (BACS, SEPA, CHAPS, WIRE) through online banking system.Inputting and posting manual payments into online banking system.Expenses

Able to cover the reviewing of expense and per diem claims, ensuring that they are paid correctly and on time.Liaising with staff and management to deal with any queries arising from claims.Credit Cards

Able to cover reviewing of credit card statements and liaising with cardholders to obtain all relevant receipts and authorisations in support of the statements.Admin

Merging of documents (e.g. invoices, POs, email approvals) into single pdf documentChecking supplier statements.Investigating and answering queries on invoices or payments from suppliers and managers within the business.Completing and documenting verification process for supplier bank detail changesSpecification Essentials

3 years experience working in a Purchase Ledger departmentStructured approach towards balancing multiple demands and prioritiesGood communication skillsAbility to build relationship at all levelsExcellent Microsoft Excel skillsProactive approach and shows initiative in all situationsMethodical and conscientious towards work with excellent attention to detailTeam player who has the ability to support and build relationships with colleagues and stakeholdersFor more detail, salary and company information, use the apply link