ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (PURCHASE LEDGER) – SANDBACH
Having been established for many years in Sandbach, continued growth and as a market leader in their industry, we are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join the team.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Customers are King but so are the employees. Thats why the company truly looks after the staff, recognises hard work, achievements and dedication. Offering a relaxed but busy working environment, excellent training and support on an ongoing basis and career progression. The role offers a chance to further develop, a competitive salary and loads of benefits.
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT JOB PURPOSE
To assist the Senior Accounts Assistant, ensuring purchase invoices are processed accurately and paid on time by liaising with our global offices and suppliers
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Processing purchase invoices received.
· Matching invoices to job/purchasing records.
· Distributing unmatched invoices for approval to regional offices and co-ordinating replies.
· Notifying suppliers of errors/queries.
· Reconciling with supplier statements.
· Co-ordinating payments to suppliers.
· Facilitating urgent payments to shipping lines.
· General administration work.
· Supporting the Company’s core values and behaviours.
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT KEY REQUIREMENTS:
· Experience working within an Accounts Departments
· Experience in Purchase Ledger - ESSENTIAL
· Able to manage medium to high volume transactions
· Extensive use of accountancy packages including SAP
· PC literate using Word and Excel
· Accuracy
· Attention to detail
· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
· Able to work to deadlines
· Ability to prioritise
· DBS checked would be preferred
· Willingness to learn and develop
· Recognises the importance of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
· Team Player
· Flexible
· Patient and precise
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT BENEFITS AND PACKAGE:
· Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm or 9am- 5pm
· Excellent training and development on an ongoing basis
· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Extra day off for your birthday
· Easy access to Sandbach town centre and railway station
· Opportunity for company related bonus
· Cycle to work scheme
· Company and department social events
Work Location: In person
