Job description

Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant

We are looking for a Senior Purchase Ledger Assistante to provide a professional, effective, and high standard of service to the business, suppliers and stakeholders. You will be required to work in line with agreed processes and procedures, whilst working closely with colleagues to achieve deadlines and KPI's. You will have experience in handling high levels of payments and be able to supply accurate financial information on a timely basis.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Deliver a high standard of service to both the business and suppliers, building & maintaining strong relationships
• Take ownership of Aged Debt and chase Authorisers for approval
• Complete weekly payment run process
• Supplier verification & reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Account and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support the business in the rollout or purchase orders, training new starters as required.
• Adhere to existing controls & policies, whilst identifying areas for improvement in the control environment
• Assist in the development of staff within the P/L team
• Support in ad-hoc projects as required by senior management

Must Have:

• Prior Accounts Payable experience
• Experience of Purchase Order systems
• Strong Organisation skills, prioritising work as appropriate and working to deadlines & targets.
• Experience in payment run processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel & Word.
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of banking/cashiering systems

Preferred:

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger role
• Knowledge of KPI's
• Sage Intacct experience
• Experience in process improvement

Desirable Skills :

• General understanding of Insurance Industry