Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant - Derby, United Kingdom - PKF Smith Cooper

PKF Smith Cooper
PKF Smith Cooper
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Derby, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location:
Derby


Contract Type:
Part Time / Full Time hours per week over 5 days).

Salary:
Approximately £20k to £23k full time equivalent dependent on experience and qualifications.

Are you looking for an employer that will invest in you and reward hard work?

How about a supportive work environment with an ambitious team, inspiring company culture and exciting social calendar?


From summer parties and sports teams to after work drinks and our new book club, a graduate role at PKF Smith Cooper is more than just a job - you become part of our community.


We are seeking a proactive and motivated Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant to work within the central finance team in its day-to-day operations and get involved in ad hoc project work.


The important work you will be doing:
As part of your day-to-day responsibilities, you will be expected to:

  • Input and process purchase ledger invoices.
  • Set up and send supplier payments via BACS.
  • Report on cost spend analysis.
  • Reconcile supplier statements.
  • Prepare quarterly VAT returns for review.
  • Staff and Partner expenses review and processing.
  • Input and help with budget setting process.
  • Post recurring accrual and prepayment journals.
  • Provide general support to the Finance and Admin team if and when required.
  • Take ultimate responsibility for the housekeeping of the purchase ledger and ensure it is kept up to date and tidy with all invoices and payments allocated correctly.

The skills and experience you will bring:

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  • Previous experience in a similar role within an accounts department, or as a stand alone purchase ledger clerk.
  • Must be competent in all processes involved in purchase ledger.
  • Previous experience of Sage 200 would be an advantage but not essential.
  • A good level of understanding of accounts, and be able to work in a small team.
  • Excellent attention to detail, and be analytical, process driven, and able to problem solve.
  • A good level of IT competency using Excel, Outlook, and Sage software.
  • Have good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Great time management and organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.

Why PKF Smith Cooper?:


  • Our company culture, built on our values
  • Engage, Empower and Excel encourages initiative, personal growth, and collaboration. Every team member is appreciated and celebrated; a notion embodied in our Kudos Reward Scheme.
  • The firm's Partners, who remain actively invested in the development of employees, will both support and champion your professional development and progression.
  • We work with ambitious businesses of different sizes across a variety of sectors, so no two jobs are the same.
  • We are multiawardwinning accountants and business advisors, ranked the 11th biggest firm by UK fee income in the Accountancy Age Top 50+50.

PKF International:


As an active member of PKF International, we are part of a large global network of legally independent accounting firms.


Located in the 5 fastest growing global markets, we have ground presence in 150 countries and span across many jurisdictions.

An ambitious, future-focused network, PKF provides a comprehensive range of services.

Operating in unison with member firms across the world, we are able to share our ideas, expertise, and specialist resources to better serve our clients, delivering highly-personalised services and global connectivity through our client-centric culture.


What's in it for you?:

Our benefits package has been designed around our people and shaped by our values.

As part of Team PKF Smith Cooper, here are some of the things you can expect:


  • A working environment that empowers you to perform at your best, through our flexible working policy and dress for your diary scheme.
  • Time to do what matters to you 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, the option to reduce annual hours for additional annual leave, and your birthday off, on us. Longserving employees can also request a sabbatical, giving you the chance to make truly unforgettable memories.
  • Rewards for those who actively embrace and embody our values and culture through our Kudos Reward Scheme.
  • Regular social events and annual, companywide away days, giving you the opportunity to engage with colleagues across your division and office, as well as the wider firm.
  • Bonus referral schemes for introducing new talent or clients so that when we benefit, you do too
  • Life doesn't stop at the end of the working day and neither do our benefits. We also offer life assurance, discounts on a huge variety of retailers through the PKF Smith Cooper Rewards Scheme, and cashback on healthcare (including dental visits, physiotherapy etc) through Healthshield.

How to apply?:

Please no agencies unless we have contacted you directly.
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