Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

• 12 Month Maternity Cover (Part Time 24 hours per week)
• End to End Accounts Payable exposure.
• Transactional Process background.
• Strong supplier relationship.

About the Company

My client is an established and respected organisation with an enviable reputation for product quality and service excellence. Reporting to the Financial Director and working as part of a small, dedicated finance function the need has arisen to recruit a high calibre Accounts Assistant with emphasis towards Purchase Ledger to cover a 12 month period of maternity. 

About the role

Duties include:

Working as part of a small, dedicated finance team, you will play a critical role in performing all purchase ledger duties.

• Process approximately 150 invoices per month using the ERP system.
• Ensure that all purchase invoices have a corresponding purchase order and delivery note (where applicable).
• Use Finance systems (Therefore and Sage).
• Produce monthly payment runs.
• Liaise internally to achieve invoice approvals to meet deadlines and resolve invoice queries.
• Set up new suppliers.
• Request and reconcile supplier statements for all active AP accounts, liaise with suppliers for additional information as required.
• Produce weekly accounts payable report for the FD.
• Administration support, reception back up, and other ad-hoc duties.

Candidate Profile

With previous and proven experience in Purchase Ledger, you will be a proactive and positive individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will possess strong IT skills, particularly in excel and have experience of working the entire purchase ledger cycle including statement reconciliations and problem solving. A highly motivated individual you will have the ability to work to strict deadlines and prioritise tasks with ease.