Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (PURCHASE LEDGER) – SANDBACH
We are working with a fantastic company based in Sandbach. Having been established for many years, our client has continued to grow and are a market leader in their industry.
They are now recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Established over 20 years ago, the company has continued to grow. A market leader in their field, their customers are King but so are their employees. Our client, truly looks after their staff, recognises hard work, achievements and dedication. They offer 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 KEY REQUIREMENTS:
* Experience working within an Accounts Departments
* Experience in Purchase Ledger -desirable
* 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
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In respect to the above role(s), Anderson Wright Consulting Ltd operates as an Employment Agency
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (PURCHASE LEDGER) – SANDBACH