Purchase Ledger Clerk/accounts Assistant - St Leonards-on-Sea, United Kingdom - The Park Lane Group

Description

Job Title:
Purchase Ledger Clerk/Accounts assistant

Location:
St Leonards on Sea


Salary:
Competitive Salary

or Part-time, Permanent


Company:
The Park Lane Group

About Us:

The Park Lane Group established in 1987 as an independent housebuilder and developer.

We build and sell new homes and have an investment portfolio of 200+ homes in Sussex and Kent which are let and managed by our in-house team.

As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a crucial role in our finance team, ensuring that all invoices are processed efficiently and accurately.

You will be responsible for maintaining the purchase ledger, processing payments, and reconciling supplier statements.


Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately process and record all supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Resolve any discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments.
• Prepare and process supplier payments in a timely manner.
• Reconcile supplier statements and manage queries.
• Assist with monthend closing activities.
• Maintain accurate and uptodate supplier account records.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports as required.
• Arranging for utilities to be paid for our rental void periods & new build properties before occupation.
• Reconciling intercompany balances between multiple companies under The Park Lane Group company structure.
• Weekly rent reconciliations and transfers between our multiple landlords under the group structure.
• Monthly monitoring of direct debits.
• Renegotiating contracts for overhead costings (for example phone contracts/electricity contracts etc)
• Ensuring subcontractors insurance is valid and obtaining updated copies when due.
• Verifying subcontractors for CIS.
• Assisting the Financial Accountant and Financial Controller with ad hoc reporting as required.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and purchase ledger processes.
• Proficient in using accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Good working knowledge of SageL50.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to problemsolving and process improvement.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexibility in working hours
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Company Pension Scheme

How to Apply:


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Contract


Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 07/06/2024