Accounts Assistant Purchase Ledger - Horsham, United Kingdom - Global Freight Solutions

Global Freight Solutions
Global Freight Solutions
Verified Company
Horsham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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GFS have an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join our successful, growing business on a permanent contract.


The business operates is a high transaction environment with frequent payment runs to numerous large, and multiple small carriers supplying services.

Strong control of the purchase ledger is therefore essential to ensure that services are uninterrupted andstrong supplier relationships are maintained by timely and accurate payments.

This must be achieved whilst minimising the businesses exposure to over-payments through regular reconciliations and commercial awareness.


Key responsibilities:


  • Reporting to Accounts Supervisor
  • Daily maintenance of the purchase ledger, including accurate allocation of cash, and focus on older balances.
  • A focus on accurate and consistent coding and considering VAT treatment of all entries.
  • Reconciliation of small carrier payments to the internal 'Operations System' (PO system) to ensure accurate charges.
  • Resolution of disputes and queries though business partnering with internal departments and suppliers.
  • Ensuring costs have been approved and be matched to a PO in line with policy.
  • Reconciliation of supplier statements.
  • Preparation of weekly payments runs.
  • Credit Card
  • Review and post transactions.
  • Post fuel card invoices and reconcile associated mileage claims.
  • Consideration for prepayment and accruals.
  • Accurate and timely allocation of cash received.
  • Ownership for the accurate and timely recording of transactions.
  • Production of weekly Aged Creditors report with commentary.
  • Other duties as required.

Key skills:


  • Previous experience of using 'NetSuite' financial software an advantage.
  • 2 years + experience of working in a high transaction purchase ledger environment.
  • A keen eye for detail is essential alongside a talent for problem solving and analysis.
  • Good Excel skills.
  • Ability to multi task to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Demonstratable experience of commercial analysis and thinking.
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