Purchase Ledger/ Accounts Assistant - Truro, United Kingdom - Smith and Reed Recruitment

Smith and Reed Recruitment

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Truro, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

My client, an award-winning business based near Truro, is seeking a Purchase Ledger/ Accounts Assistant to support their finance function until September 2023.

This is a fixed term contract covering maternity leave, requiring previous experience with a similar role in order to hit the ground running

The role of Purchase Ledger/ Accounts Assistant will be varied, and deadline orientated with a focus on accuracy and teamwork.

Although the role is short term, the successful applicant will be an integral part of supply chain, ensuring efficiency across stock control, credit control and account relationships.

As well as joining an innovative and futuristic environment, with flexibility to express ideas and take on new challenges, the business have a great benefits package to include:

Competitive base salary of £20,000
£23,000 per annum depending on experience.
Social events and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working and a great office culture.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Free 24/7 access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.

If successful, what will you be doing?

Checking, logging, maintaining, and filing invoices.
Processing invoices against purchase orders and raising queries or working with quality to process credit notes for returns.
Sense check and work out VAT calculations (familiarity with reverse charge VAT legislation required)
Run weekly BACS payment files and process payments, investigating purchase ledger queries, and reconciling statements.
Liaising with suppliers and maintaining up to date information.
Bank reconciliation, processing credit cards, and supportive administration.

What are they looking for?

Previous experience within a similar role, or a role with transferable skills and responsibilities.
AAT qualification advantageous, but not essential.
GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English essential.

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