OQEMA are one of the leading chemical distribution companies for commodities and specialities within Europe and as part of our investment programme for the site, we are looking to expand our Finance team and are seeking a Purchase Ledger Officer based at our office in Carterton, Oxfordshire.
Working within the chemical distribution industry, we are looking for candidates who have high level of attention to detail and accuracy, along with a strong proficiency in the use of MS office. Previous experience in a similar role, working with volume would be preferred.
The role will involve:
* Coding, matching and inputting stock and non-stock supplier invoices e.g. services, freight. Ensuring Purchase Orders are matched to the corresponding Purchase Invoices and investigating any discrepancies.
* Resolve queries from suppliers and other departments.
* Keep on top of the accounts payable mailbox and deal with invoices, statements and payment requests in a timely manner.
* Reconcile supplier statements on a regular basis.
* Reconciliation of employee expenses and credit card statements.
* Ensure that all supplier invoices are processed accurately and in a timely fashion.
* Ensure all supplier account information is up-to-date and accurate.
* Maintain a clean ledger with all invoices and payments matched on a timely basis.
* Review and resolve any daily banking mismatches.
* Raise suggested weekly / bi-weekly / monthly supplier payment runs.
* Assist with month end procedures and close off and with the year-end audit and the supply of audit information.
* Assist with managing the accounts payable mailbox.
* Process invoices and help to maintain an accurate payable ledger.
* Assist in investigating and resolving discrepancies in quantity or price on invoices, and handle invoices that cannot be entered into the system.
* Support with resolving and responding to payment/invoice disputes/queries.
* Set up and process supplier payment runs on the bank for authorisation.
* Assist with reconciliation of supplier statements and proactively address any discrepancies.
Qualifications:
* Previous experience in the related role (Purchase Ledger) is essential.
* Experience of working with volume invoices and a busy inbox.
* Strong knowledge of financial services and practices.
* Proficient in data entry and comfortable working with accounting software systems.
* Detail-oriented with the ability to analyse accounts payable information accurately.
* Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
If you think you have what we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!
Please note that we are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for both roles.
No recruiters please.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Chemical Manufacturing
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