We are looking for a motivated and organised Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our Finance Team at Harpers Feeds, a leading family-owned manufacturer of high-quality animal feed supplying trade and farm customers across the Southwest.
The Role
You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the purchase ledger function. Working closely with suppliers and colleagues across the business, you will be responsible for processing invoices and credits, resolving account queries, maintaining accurate financial records and providing wider support to the Finance Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately process purchase invoices, credit notes and supplier account transactions
- Check, code and register invoices prior to posting
- Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice and account queries promptly and professionally
- Monitor and manage orders awaiting invoicing and maintain invoice tracking records
- Complete self-billing invoices associated with grain purchases and pallet returns
- Process staff expense claims and reconcile supplier statements
- Complete weekly corn returns and other regular finance administration tasks
- Assist with petty cash, credit card reconciliations and monthly archiving activities
- Provide support and cover for other finance functions as required
- Assist with general office duties and contribute to the efficient running of the business
About You
- Previous administration experience, ideally within a finance environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and suppliers
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong numerical and analytical skills
- Well organised, with the ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
- Confident using Microsoft Office applications and able to learn new systems quickly
- Able to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and flexible approach to work
- Background in agriculture and/or finance experience would be advantageous
What We Offer
- A varied role within a supportive Finance Team
- Training and development opportunities
- Health care scheme (including cashback on medical services and Employee Assistance Programme)
- Discretionary Occupational Sick Pay
- Additional holiday after qualifying periods
Working Hours
- Typically, 22.5 hours per week, worked between 8.00am and 5.00pm (with ½ hour unpaid lunch break)
- Flexibility on how hours are arranged across the week, by mutual agreement
- Potential for additional hours in the future
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Purchase Ledger: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
- Finance: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
