Purchase Ledger Assistant

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Prompt and accurate processing of purchase invoices on SAP with detailed descriptions of all non stock purchases
• Validating and coding of invoices prior to issuing for authorisation
• Promptly and fully dealing with any supplier queries
• Fully prepare weekly payment runs, including production of proposed payment lists (with all required supporting information) and arranging payments through on line banking
• Post payments to supplier accounts each day from bank statement and from supplier payment runs
• Reconciliation of supplier statements – at least 80% of value at each period end
• Setting up new supplier details
• Changing supplier bank details and adhering to strict bank change Company processes
• Maintaining accurate and up to date supplier information on SAP
• Send remittances to each supplier before making payment – other than pro-formas
• Responsible for ITBR (invoice to be received) accounts and clearance of unposted invoices
• Ensuring all KPIs are achieved
• Other reasonable duties as requested to support the finance function and broader business

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 3 years proven prior experience working in a similar purchase ledger role
• At least 3 years experience working on an integrated ERP system – SAP preferred
• Previously responsible for an overall purchase ledger role – not just processing invoices
• Good at problem solving and quickly resolving supplier issues
• Highly Computer literate with good excel & outlook skills
• Prior broader finance experience would be considered advantageous
• Previous experience working with Readsoft would be advantageous

Key Personal attributes

• Dedicated to delivering high levels of service to internal and external customers
• High integrity and commitment to the Company
• Reliable, dependable and hard working
• Good team player
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks
• Ability to multi task and meet deadlines whilst always ensuring the highest levels of accuracy
• Flexible and self-motivated with the drive to go the extra mile

Package and Benefits

• 37.5 Hours per week paid monthly in arrears
• 22 days annual holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• 3 days additional holiday to be taken during the Christmas closedown
• Flexible working opportunities – to be agreed with finance manager
• Company cash plan - Medicash
• Company sick pay – after qualifying period

Work will largely be carried out at our premises in Brierley Hill but there may be the occasional opportunity to work from home.