Senior Purchase Ledger Administrator - Birmingham, United Kingdom - RICS

RICS

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Senior Purchase Ledger Administrator

Job type:
Permanent

Location:

Birmingham - We anticipate that this particular role can be performed with a hybrid working arrangement which balances working from home and the office.

As this role is contractually based in our Birmingham office, it is expected that regular attendance in the office will be required in line with business, department and team needs.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Purchase Ledger Manager, the Senior Purchase Ledger Administrator will have daily responsibility for the accurate processing and payment of all GBP and International supplier invoices as well as staff/member expenses in addition to ensuring correct allocation of costs within D365.The role will also support the continuous improvement activities of the team.

This position would ideally be suited to those seeking a long term career in finance who have a finance/business education background coupled with confidence working in a people facing role.

For the right individual, this role will provide excellent long term development opportunities, including the potential for financial study support.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong team working skills as collaborative working is something, we are very passionate about.

The prompt and accurate delivery of the below responsibilities are key to ensure a positive member experience is provided whilst high levels of customer service is also in daily practice with our internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure supplier invoices, staff and member expenses are processed in a timely and accurate manner
Ensure supplier statements are reconciled in accordance with the procedures for the department
Investigate and resolve outstanding items on aged creditors immediately.
Support the Purchase Ledger Manager and deputise if required
Offer support and guidance to the Purchase Ledger Administrator
Accuracy of input and vigilance to coding
Meet supplier and internal customer expectations
Setup and amendment of supplier accounts
Ensure all purchases and payments are properly coded and authorised according to the relevant published procedures and authorities
Control payment runs (BACS and bank transfers) to ensure adherence to terms
Liaise with suppliers and originating departments to resolve queries and disputes
Investigation and resolution of bank reconciliation items originating in purchase ledger
Production of Daily/Weekly/Monthly KPIs
Reconciliation of credit card spend and monitoring of returns

Experience / Skills Required

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Purchase Ledger function
Accounting System knowledge (D365 beneficial)
Attention to detail
Strong Microsoft Office Skills (e.g. excel, word, powerpoint)
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Who Are We?

As a globally recognised professional body, everything we do is designed to effect positive change in the built and natural environments.

Through our respected global standards, leading professional progression and our trusted data and insight, we promote and enforce the highest professional standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.

Our work with others provides a foundation for confident markets, pioneers better places to live and work and is a force for positive social impact.

With over 134,000 highly qualified trainees and professionals, and offices in every significant financial market, we are ideally placed to influence policy and embed our standards within local marketplaces in order to protect consumers and businesses.

In doing so, we can innovate and progress the development of spaces and places so they are fit for future generations, in addition to the challenges faced in the present.

Benefits