Purchase Ledger

You will be responsible for the effective and efficient running of the purchase ledger function and all related outflows from the business. This will include handling payment allocations and setting up new suppliers. As well as looking after a purchase ledger with a turnover of approximately £10m per year and will be the primary point of contact for all cash outflows.

Client Details

A leading education provider with a rich history in the south west, who are proud to support the local community, based on the outskirts of central Bristol. It is possible to use public transport and car parking is available.

Description

You will be responsible for:

• The effective and efficient running of the accounts payable function and all related outflows from the business.
• Handling payment allocations and setting up new suppliers.
• Managing the inbox and supplier queries, issuing prepaid cards and virtual cards and ensuring the ledger is well maintained.
• The accounts payable function is the first point of contact for supplier queries and is part of the wider Finance team of 10 staff, who work in a collaborative way to problem solve, ensuring they provide the best service.

Profile

The ideal applicant will have some experience in working on a successful purchase ledger. Have excellent excel skills and have great attention to detail. They will be able to prioritise, problem solve and take responsibility for their own work.

Essential requirements:

• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Must be able to handle a high workload- you will be doing all aspects of the ledger
• Experience working within a busy accounting environment
• Customer Focused
• Invoices to process
• Reconciliations
• Liaising with Suppliers
• Strong Excel Skills
• Excellent computer literacy
• A natural curiosity with the ability to learn and adapt new concepts quickly

Desirable requirements:

• A recognised qualification in Finance / Accounting
• SAP Concur
• Sage 200

Job Offer

• Hybrid Working
• Use of our fantastic nursery and holiday club facilities
• Free lunch
• Onsite gym membership and swimming pool access
• Pension scheme with Life Assurance
• Option for private medical insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Confidential counselling
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing free support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development