Sales and Purchase Ledger Assistant 6m FTC

Solus Accident Repair Centres; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sales & Purchase Ledger Assistant in Milton Keynes! In this exciting role, you'll be part of a dedicated finance team responsible for processing invoices and ensuring timely payments to partner garages. With a focus on accuracy and customer satisfaction, you'll thrive in an environment that values your contributions. Opportunities for contract extension and potential permanent positions are available for those who excel. If you're looking to make an impact in a rapidly growing business, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Pension Scheme

33 Days' Holiday Pro Rata

Discounts on Aviva Products

Wellbeing Initiatives

Qualifications

• Well organized and able to prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication skills and good understanding of ledger work.

Responsibilities

• Processing sales and supplier invoices using finance systems.
• Organizing weekly payment runs and handling queries.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Administrative Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a position where you can make a difference? Do you have a flair for all things finance? Would you like the opportunity to work within our award-winning business as part of the Aviva family? As one of our dedicated Sales & Purchase Ledger Assistants, you will be responsible for processing both sales and purchase invoices and handling queries as part of our Milton Keynes-based finance team on a Fixed Term 6-month contract.

Responsibilities

The role

Fixed Term 6-month contract

Our Sales & Purchase Ledger Assistants are responsible for processing sales invoices using our Finance system as well as invoicing Aviva using their in-house portal.

You will also be processing supplier invoices from automotive bodyshops around the country, carrying out checks and controls as necessary. You will be organizing weekly payment runs to ensure that our partner garages are paid on time, as well as dealing with queries from garages and colleagues around the business.

We empower our people to go above and beyond to make the right decisions. With the training provided, you will be able to operate the invoicing system smoothly and ultimately provide the best solution for each customer.

No two customers are the same, and our focus on ‘getting people back to normal’ is at the heart of what we do.

Opportunities for contract extension and potential permanent employment are available for those demonstrating the right capabilities and behaviours.

Qualifications

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Well organized and able to prioritize effectively
• Strong communication skills
• Good administrative skills and a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy when keying data
• The ability to excel working both as part of a team and independently
• Planning and organizing skills – be proactive and self-sufficient
• Good understanding of ledger work within accounts
• Positive approach to resolving problems
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship building and stakeholder management

Who are Solus?

Who are Solus?

Owned by Aviva, Solus is one of the UK’s leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and boasting a 4.6/5-star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship program and recognition through industry awards, Solus is proud to shape the future of vehicle repair.

Why Join Solus?

We offer numerous benefits to our colleagues:

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days’ holiday pro rata (including bank holidays).
• Discounts of up to 40% on Aviva products and other retailers.
• Wellbeing initiatives including Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you’re excited but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be what we need.

We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—simply email us after applying to inform us.

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, seeking individuals who can grow with us and support our business objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing business and help shape its future.

What next?

Please apply online. Our recruitment team will contact you within 14 days.