Would you enjoy a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role where attention to detail and working with data are just as important as processing invoices? If so, this could be a great opportunity to join a friendly, established business in Bury.
There's a starting salary of £31,000, hybrid working and an excellent benefits package, including private healthcare, an enhanced pension and 25 days' holiday rising to 30.
What will you be doing?
Managing your own portfolio of supplier accounts, dealing with invoice processing, reconciliations and queries
Working with large Excel spreadsheets to check supplier charges and ensure the information is accurate before processing
Investigating missing information, inconsistencies and discrepancies, following these through to resolution
Uploading data onto the company's system and checking everything matches
Matching supplier invoices and supporting evidence against system records before processing and arranging payment
Reconciling monthly supplier statements and resolving any differences
Liaising with suppliers and internal budget-holders to resolve queries, obtain invoice authorisation and chase missing information
Ensuring suppliers are paid within agreed terms and supporting the team with month-end deadlines
What's in it for you?
A salary of £31,000
Hybrid working with 2 days at home
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
Private healthcare
Company pension with employer contributions matched up to 7.5%
Free onsite parking
Company car lease and cycle-to-work schemes
Support with relevant training and professional qualifications, including course funding, exam fees and paid time off for exams
Good scope for development and progression
Why would you join this company?
They offer a friendly and supportive working environment where people are treated fairly and their contribution is valued.
You'll be joining an established finance team of three, with the opportunity to take ownership of your own supplier portfolio and develop your skills.
The company is also committed to supporting its employees' development, offering financial assistance towards relevant training and qualifications if needed.
What we're looking for
What's essential:
Previous experience in Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, Reconciliations, Billing or a similar accounts or finance role
Good general Excel skills and confidence working with large amounts of data to work with in existing spreadsheets
Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify errors, inconsistencies and missing information
A methodical approach to investigating and resolving discrepancies
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
Clear communication skills and the confidence to deal with supplier and internal queriesWhat's helpful but not essential:
Knowledge of Navision or Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
Experience using Access or Visual Basic
An accounts based qualification such as AAT Level 3
The Essentials
Salary: £31,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5.30pm (1-hour lunch)
Location: Bury
Job Type: Permanent
Interested?
If you have a background in Purchase Ledger or Accounts and enjoy working with data, investigating discrepancies and ensuring everything adds up, we'd love to hear from you.
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