Purchase Ledger Clerk - Daventry, United Kingdom - Langley Waterproofing Systems Limited

Description

Job Title:
Purchase Ledger Clerk | Langley UK


Department:
Langley Accounts Department


Responsible To:
Head of Finance

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Our Mission_

Our industry-leading people, systems, and services promote trust and peace of mind. We use our expertise to design, install and construct sustainable solutions with environmental, social, and economic benefits.
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Our Vision_

Innovation for better living.


Job Purpose:

Ensure all LUK invoices received are date stamped, coded correctly, entered on Business Central accurately and the appropriate authorization sought.

Reconcile all supplier accounts to statements and correct any anomalies. Prepare payment runs in accordance with credit terms. Update the cashbook daily. Liaise with other finance teams where necessary.


Key Accountabilities:

• Set up weekly payment runs in line with cash book analysis, ready for Head of Finance authorisation.
• To reconcile all supplier statements with our online accounting system.
• To monitor and coordinate with the Senior Accounts/Credit Controller to ensure payments are correct and made on time.
• To update the cashbook payments on the purchase ledger within Business Central.
• To allocate cash to correct invoices.
• Housekeeping purchase ledger accounts to ensure reconciliation and balances are agreed.
• To save and ensure records of prepayment and fixed asset invoices are kept.
• To collate and process all Group expenses and set up payments to set timescales.
• To file all outstanding invoices correctly and have these ready for payment.
• To collate and process all Group credit card statements.

The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive; post holders are expected to be professional, cooperative, and flexible in line with the needs of the post, department, and the needs of the Company.

Qualifications:

• GCSE Grade C and above or equivalent in Maths and English.

Experience:

• Relevant experience in an office environment or similar where relationship management is paramount.
• Experience in tight organisation and working to deadlines.

Knowledge:

• Full understanding and administration of a range of supplier accounts.
• Knowledge of the role and how it impacts others, within the finance function and wider.
• Knowledge of the regulatory framework.
• Understanding of issues and the delivery of goods both internally and direct.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with a wide variety of internal customers across all levels of our business.
• Excellent supplier care, staff interaction, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to negotiate with and influence audiences.
• High quality and supplier service orientation.
• Able to successfully manage supplier accounts.
• Ability to think and act creatively and innovatively to meet the needs of the business and process improvement/efficiency.
• Ability to build relationships; communicate and negotiate effectively, work under pressure, multitask, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in using/willing to learn Business Central accounting package and inhouse database.
• This role does not require the post holder to be an Essential Car User, hold a full UK driving licence, and have access to a vehicle.
• This role may require the post holder to work occasional evenings and weekends.

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

Part-time hours: 30 per week


Salary:
£18,000.00-£19,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Daventry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

- purchase ledger: 2 years (required)

• Accounts payable: 2 years (required)

Business Central: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 07/04/2023


Reference ID:
PLCLang23

Expected start date: 17/04/2023