Taskworthy Ltd is a bespoke furniture & joinery manufacturer specialising in the Luxury end of the market, producing top quality products in our modern facility.
We are a team of friendly, highly motivated, highly skilled individuals who all aim in the same direction to produce the best quality.
Our highly equipped 28,000 ft² workshop facilities are based 3 miles out of Hereford city centre and boast modern machinery in a clean environment. The company prides itself in continual investment in staff and re-investment of new & modern machinery.
The overall role of the Purchasing & Accounting Assistant is to be part of the team providing administrative support to the business. This includes but is not restricted to all purchasing and related accounting processes. You will liaise with our suppliers having previously identified and negotiated the best deal for the company, resolving issues with suppliers as they arise, making card payments to suppliers, processing invoices in MRP/Accounting systems, preparing operating & maintenance manuals and manage day to day administration of the FSC/PEFC schemes.
Receiving products and services on time is vitally important for the company as we rely on suppliers to deliver parts so we can build our own products. You must ensure that suppliers deliver on time and resolve issues with suppliers when shipments are late or delivered with damaged items, inferior products, short delivery or other problems.
Responsibilities:
- Processing payments and invoices.
- Prepare, process and place purchase orders and track progress, deal with any queries etc.
- Building strong working relationships both internally and with key suppliers.
- Ascertain the best suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.
- As part of the team, maintain records of goods ordered, received and update stock records in MRP/ Accounting system.
- Manage day to day FSC/PEFC processes and participate in FSC/PEFC annual audits.
- Provide day to day support for Account Manager on a wide range of activities (with training and support provided).
- Office administration duties to include being the initial point of contact to the business, dealing with incoming and outgoing post.
- To be able to identify potential process improvement and assist with implementation where appropriate.
Skills:
- Good computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook.
- Knowledge of Xero Accounts and MRP system (though training will be provided).
- Desire to study for a formal accounting qualification or already hold accounting qualification such as AAT.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good telephone manner.
- Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and prioritise.
- Good literacy & numeracy skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative as appropriate.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good sense of humour and common sense.
- Liaising with staff on & off site.
Monday - Friday
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience in working in a purchasing role?
- Do you have experience of working in an accounting team?
- Do you have experience in working with Xero?
- Do you have experience in working with an ERP/MRP system?
Work Location: In person
