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Purchase Ledger Assistant

We have a new opportunity for an enthusiastic & motivated individual to join our existing finance team as a Purchase Ledger Assistant at our Head Office, based in Ulting, Essex.

Role Purpose:                        

Reporting directly to the Sales Ledger Manager you will be responsible for the purchase ledger cycle for assigned key accounts in an efficient, accurate and effective manner.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the purchase ledger cycle for assigned accounts (invoice inputting and account reconciliation)
  • Undertake ad-hoc duties to meet the requirements of the department

Skills Required:

  • A willingness to learn the Company’s purchase ledger cycle with the ability to reconcile large supplier accounts to supplier statements.
  • Recent experience within a purchase ledger function preferable
  • Precise attention to detail
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to deal with suppliers and colleagues across all levels of the business in a timely, polite and professional manner
  • Have a flexible and approachable manner and professional and tidy appearance
  • Be self-motivated with the ability to work well with others
  • Be organised to manage own workload with the ability to multitask efficiently
  • Job Categories
    Job Categories: Business Support Services
  • Job Type
    Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
  • Job Location
    Job Location: Ulting
  • Ref No
    Ref No: WS2082

Additional Information

  • Start Date:
    Immediate, but subject to the successful candidates notice period
  • Hours:
    35 hours per week - 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (1-hour unpaid lunch)
  • Salary:
    £Competitive, depending on experience
  • Benefits:
    32 days annual leave including bank holidays, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Workplace Pension, Employee Referral Bonus Scheme, Winter Flu Jab Service, Car Tyre Discount, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Life Assurance Cover (2 x salary)
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Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd
Ulting, Maldon
Essex, CM9 6QH
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