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Working as part of the transactional team and reporting to the Sales and Purchase Ledger Manager, this role provides support to the Finance Department, ensuring that the operation delivers exceptional service to its suppliers, ensuring output meets the requirements of the business. The role requires the candidate to work flexibly in a developing environment. In addition, the role may be required to assist or cover other roles within the operation, for which full training and support will be given.
Why Solotech?
To take your career to the next level! As a global leader in live productions, systems integration and virtual technology, our team is comprised of more than 2,000 passionate individuals. Our ambition? To deliver spectacular experiences worldwide.
1. Responsible for day to day processing of purchase invoices (between 150-200 per week), stock and non-stock, ensuring that invoices are checked, prices are correct, and that any discrepancies are investigated and dealt with appropriately.
2. Ensure that invoices are authorised for payment by relevant department managers and matched to Purchase Orders.
3. Ensure that invoices are recorded and entered on the Sage 50 system using appropriate account codes and that payments are posted on the system accurately.
4. Deal with all enquiries related to invoices/payments, answering telephone calls and emails, and liaising with relevant departments as necessary to ensure enquires are dealt with in a professional and timely manner.
5. Assist in the management of the shared AP inbox.
6. Set up new supplier accounts and amend existing supplier details as and when required.
7. Reconciliation of supplier accounts as well as identifying and correcting accounting errors.
8. Assist with period end close activities.
9. Any other reasonable ad-hoc requests as required by management.
Essential skills / experience:
10. Good IT skills and knowledge of using Excel and accounting software.
11. Meticulous eye for detail and good planning and organisational skills.
12. Good telephone manner.
13. Ability to multitask and work in a busy, fast paced and challenging environment.
14. Ability to take initiative and a practical approach to problem solving.
15. Positive and flexible approach to work.
16. Proficient in Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, Sage50.
17. Attention to detail.
18. Accurate data processing.
19. Good communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
20. Team player.
Desirable skills / experience:
21. Experience of using D365
Professional requirements:
22. Right to work and remain in the UK.
Level of education:
23. Minimum of 2 GCSEs (grade 5 and above or equivalent) to include English and Maths.
24. AAT level 2 preferred and further study is available for the right candidate.
Work experience:
25. A minimum of 1 experience in a relevant role.
Our offer to you:
26. Competitive Medical Cash Plan
27. Generous holiday allowance, 25 days + bank holidays
28. Employee Assistance Program: free counselling, legal support & 24.7 help line
29. Opportunities for training and career advancement
30. Pension plan with employer contribution
31. Cycle to Work Scheme