Purchasing and Sales Ledger Assistant

National Composites Centre; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Composites Centre is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable assistant to support the finance team in Bristol. Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing the sales ledger, and engaging in project work while offering a hybrid working model with attractive benefits.

Benefits

12.5% employer pension

Private medical insurance

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunities for learning and development

Annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance role supporting purchasing and sales ledger activities.
• Experience with low volume, high complexity invoicing.
• Experience working in a Finance Processing Team environment.

Responsibilities

• Process NCC purchase invoices and expense claims in a timely manner.
• Maintain the sales ledger and associated credit control process.
• Support project activities with posted transactions and project adjustments.

Skills

Finance processing

Purchasing

Sales ledger

Credit control

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

The National Composites Centre

Bristol based with Hybrid working: 2 days on site, 3 days home

Salary: £27,630 to £35,188 per annum plus 12.5% employer pension, private medical insurance, and additional benefits package.

Sponsorship: We are unable to consider sponsorship for this role.

Summary

We have two members of the finance team moving into part-time roles and are recruiting an additional full-time finance professional to support our purchasing and sales ledger teams.

You will be responsible for processing NCC purchase invoices and expense claims through the NCC's purchasing system in a timely manner. Maintaining the sales ledger and associated credit control process. Ensuring all purchase ledger and sales ledger activity complies with NCC financial regulations.

Our finance teams work differently from many companies, which makes the work interesting. Our financial year runs from August 1st, and we manage a relatively low volume of purchases, often highly complex in nature. You will support business as usual activities and engage in project work.

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable assistant ready for rapid progression and increased responsibilities.

Specific Responsibilities Include

• Support and improve the efficiency of the Finance Transactional team by ensuring all daily activities and deadlines are met.
• Process purchase invoices, resolve queries related to Purchase Orders, Goods Receipt Notes, and Invoices.
• Act as the first point of contact for supplier queries regarding purchase invoices.
• Validate and process expense claims, ensuring policies are followed and approvals obtained.
• Process company credit card statements: coding, posting, and balancing accounts.
• Prepare sales invoices, check accuracy, and issue to customers.
• Conduct customer onboarding, including credit checks and setting payment terms.
• Manage sales credit control, escalating unresolved aging balances.
• Settle bank accounts: coding, posting, and reconciliation.
• Support project activities with posted transactions, project adjustments, and transfers.
• Maintain and update departmental policies and forms on SharePoint.
• Provide guidance and support to other staff regarding processing tasks.

What we look for in your application

We prioritize applications with backgrounds in fields such as Engineering, Defence, & Manufacturing. Specific experience we seek includes:

• Experience in a similar finance role supporting purchasing and sales ledger activities.
• Experience with low volume, high complexity invoicing.
• Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with Dynamics 365 is desirable.
• Experience working in a Finance Processing Team environment.

Unsure if you should apply? Feel free to reach out to Jon Barratt via LinkedIn or contact the recruitment team at NCCuk.com.

What we offer in return

Hybrid and flexible working, annual salary reviews, company-paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, supportive environment, and opportunities for learning and development. Join a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

Why the NCC?

We see our success in yours. The future of composites manufacturing relies on the NCC, and we rely on the right individuals to make it happen, whether they’re engineers or not!

Diverse challenges

The NCC isn’t just about aerospace. We work across over 16 sectors with a variety of customers, providing diverse experiences.

Innovation

As a world-leading research and development centre, we bring novel and innovative solutions to industry, emphasizing innovative thinking across all functions.

Development in composites, and you

Our ethos of continued learning and flexible working patterns supports your growth and development within the field of composites.