Ledger Assistant required
Newport
Salary of £25,000 per annum plus benefits
Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a well-known Newport based business, who is seeking to recruit a full-time permanent Ledger Assistant to join its large finance time.
Reporting into the Finance Manager of the organisation, the role will mainly deal with the Purchase Ledger and Billings for the company.
Main duties will include -
Purchase Ledger
- Ensure Purchase Orders are matched with invoices.
- Ensure purchase invoices are sent to appropriate personnel for authorisation.
- Ensure invoices are posted accurately to the correct ledger code.
- Deal with supplier queries on any relevant matter.
- Work to ensure the invoices are all posted and released into the general ledger in time for monthly management accounts.
- Help to ensure the end of year reports are produced on a timely basis for presentation to the auditors or other parties as relevant.
- Help maintain the filing records of the purchase ledger in an orderly manner.
Billing/Sales Ledger/Credit Control
- Prepare the invoices liaising with the relevant Manager and send out in a timely manner.
- Contact the correspondent by email and telephone to make sure the correct person is in receipt of them.
- Respond to queries so not to delay receipt of payment.
- Chase Payment to makes sure it is received within our payment terms.
- Post payments on receipt.
- Responsible for filing and batching receipts.
The ideal candidate will possess the below attributes
- High standard of literacy and numeracy
- Strong problem-solving skills and a challenging/inquisitive nature with analytical mind
- Professional attitude valuing accuracy and confidentiality
- Self-motivated to work alone or part of a team
- Must be fully conversant with concept and principles of purchase ledger and sales ledger function
- Good organisational skills and methodical approach
- Good IT skills particularly Excel
- Good organisational skills & methodical approach
- Able to communicate confidently both orally and in emails to both external and internal suppliers/customers and staff
If this sounds like it could be the role for you, please get in touch today for further details!
