Accounts Payable/Finance Assistant
Your new company
Dynamic and fast paced growing business based in Stockport, who prides itself with its employee care and its people-first culture are seeking a Standalone Purchase Ledger/Finance Assistant to join its busy, fast paced finance family! Working as part of a small finance function you will be reportable to the Finance lead and take full ownership of the Purchase Ledger function.
Your new role
This is a standalone Purchase Ledger role responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations. The post-holder will deliver high levels of accuracy and provide excellent internal support across the business.Key Responsibilities:-
- Manually process all supplier invoices and liaise with overseas suppliers.
- Match delivery notes to invoices, verify pricing, and obtain relevant approvals.
- Post authorised invoices and credit notes into Sage 200.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
- Process and reconcile company credit card expenses.
- Reconcile USD and Euro bank accounts.
- Collate and verify shipping documents for imports.
- File monthly VAT certificates.
- Produce ad-hoc reports and management information as required.
- Provide general support across the finance function.
- Contact customers relating to overdue monies/accounts
- Allocate
- Check and authorise orders exceeding credit limits.
- Reconcile bank statements.
- Provide flexible cover and support to other business areas
- Provide wider finance team support during busy periods or absence.
- Purchase ledger/Finance experience
- Previous adhoc credit control duties
- Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Strong written and verbal communication, with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong IT skills, including confident use of finance systems.
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to change.
- A collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage workloads independently.
- Proactive, resourceful, and confident using initiative.
- Effective time-management and prioritisation skills.
- Positive attitude and comfortable managing competing priorities.
£Excllent salary - up to £30,000pa plus additional company discretionary bonus
The company offices excellent company benefits and really prides itself with employee welfare and care.
Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 working from home
Free onsite parking
25days holidays plus bank holidays (additional holiday scheme)
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (some flexibility on start and finish adhoc)
Pension
Additional benefits
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