Purchase Ledger Admistrator (Ref: BH-10089) Permanent

Purchase Ledger Clerk –  Maidstone
 
Our client is looking for an Purchase Ledger to join their expanding company in Maidstone. The successful candidate will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances. Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the accounts assistant’s day-to-day work.
 
Main duties for the Accounts Assistant:
 
Manage purchase ledger to include:

• Process and input purchase invoices
• Ensure all invoices are authorised- match to purchase order and job/ hire contract
• Process payment runs
• Follow up on queries from suppliers

Manage or cover other areas of the finance department to include:         

• Coding and inputting credit card transactions
• Updating cash flow
• Bank reconciliation
• Chasing Debtors

 
Person specification for the Accounts Assistant:
 

• Experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work independently and a pro-active self-starter.
• Ability to build relationships across the business and with suppliers/ customers.
• Experience with Sage or other similar accounting system.
• Strong telephone manner and communication skills.
• Experience in using excel to manipulate data and produce reports.
• Strong academic record including good GCSE results or similar.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.