Purchase Ledger Assistant

Howett Thorpe; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable global organization near Heathrow is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to manage the Purchase Ledger function while supporting the finance team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role and strong attention to detail. This role is fully office-based and offers a progressive work environment. The company provides benefits such as 22 days of holiday, a company bonus scheme, and a pension plan.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Car parking onsite

Working hours of 9 am – 5.30 pm

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position.
• AAT/QBE candidates will be considered.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Strong IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Allocation of payments on supplier and customer accounts.
• General ledger entries including accruals and prepayments on SUN systems.
• Resolving supplier queries via telephone and email, ensuring all issues are resolved.
• Preparing the monthly BACs payments and ensuring suppliers are paid on time.
• Processing all staff credit card expenses on SAP concur and producing expense reports.
• Managing the fixed asset register and petty cash.
• Daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with billings and accounts receivable when required.
• Auditing Purchase Ledger monthly for cost analysis.

Job description

This well-established, global organisation based near Heathrow is looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their team. You will be joining a luxury and stable business that offers a progressive and stable environment. This role will be fully office based so you must live within a commutable distance from the offices. A brilliant role for someone who has worked in a similar position and is now looking for their next challenge.

Purchase Ledger Assistant – Benefits

• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Car parking onsite
• Working hours of 9 am – 5.30 pm

Purchase Ledger Assistant – About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Financial Controller and will be working within a finance team of 6. You will be focusing on the Purchase Ledger function whilst also supporting within other areas of finance.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Allocation of payments on supplier and customer accounts.
• General ledger entries including accruals and prepayments on SUN systems.
• Resolving supplier queries via telephone and email, ensuring all issues are resolved.
• Preparing the monthly BACs payments and ensuring suppliers are paid on time.
• Processing all staff credit card expenses on SAP concur and producing expense reports.
• Managing the fixed asset register and petty cash.
• Daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with billings and accounts receivable when required.
• Auditing Purchase Ledger monthly for cost analysis.

The successful Purchase Ledger Assistant will have:

• Previous experience in a similar position
• AAT/QBE candidates will be considered
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
• Strong IT skills