Purchase Ledger Analyst
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester Office
Description
Commitment to innovation and a drive to do things differently have seen Greenergy grow from a bedroom start-up to become a world leader in waste-based renewables, and the UK’s leading fuel supplier. We endeavour to approach the status quo of an established industry with fresh eyes, and empower our people to develop and to deliver change through innovation. Our values underpin every interaction we have, whether with colleagues, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we operate. It is these values of Respect, Ownership, Care and Integrity that have delivered our growth as a business and developed strong customer relationships.
Choose to work for Greenergy and you’ll join a dynamic and passionate team, who are constantly looking to grow and improve.
This role will include managing the daily processing of supplier invoices, ensuring invoices are coded correctly, approved promptly and paid to agreed terms. Building and developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance working relationships. Produce effective analysis and reporting made available for business consumption in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities
Team responsibilities:
* Maintaining all operational aspects of the account payable ledger and the specific allocated supplier accounts across all business units. Including but not limited to: Greenergy Fuels, Greenergy International, Greenergy Flexigrid and Morzine.
* Responsible for a diverse portfolio of suppliers within the team, with a focus on excellent customer service, timely resolution of queries and on time payments.
* Handling and resolving queries in a timely manner through effective communication, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
* Proactively seeking to improve or create processes that benefit all involved parties. Thinking outside the box, reaching out to members of the business in order to improve.
* Maintaining a high level of customer service and ensuring that all service level agreements are complied with.
* Offering effective analysis of reports provided by your peers as well as providing Ad-Hoc reporting if and when required.
* Able to understand roles and responsibilities and convey this to the wider team through the medium of training and coaching.
Individual responsibilities:
* Processing of daily, weekly and monthly invoices from Greenergy suppliers to specified payment terms. Adhering to agreed deadlines and accuracy KPI’s.
* Reconciling data from multiple sources, ensuring that debit balances and unapproved invoices are at a minimum, and that all volumes are reviewed for efficiency and accuracy.
* Managing the Purchase Ledger reporting outputs, including but not limited to; daily cash flows, GRNI, BEIS Governmental payment statistics, Borrowing base reporting, Overdue/On hold reporting and Weekly payment analysis.
* Purchase Ledger Month End close processes, including accrual calculations and postings, and the reconciliation of accounts payable to general ledger. Including investigating, reporting and resolving any discrepancies encountered.
* Ensure constant and effective communication with the team, wider business and external counterparties.
* Be able to manage your own individual workload whilst being open to assisting the wider team. Prioritisation of tasks with effective communication to enable the team to work together.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* The ability to maintain excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced, high pressured environment.
* Be able to act proactively in order to complete a variety of tasks in a timely manner.
* A high level of organisation and motivation, with the ability to work to multiple deadlines and to prioritise workloads calmly and effectively.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to develop trusting and credible relationships with all levels of the business.
* The ability to reconcile data from multiple sources and the confidence to challenge discrepancies should they arise.
* A flexible and adaptable attitude. Understanding the overall goals of the team, you will have the ability to use your initiative, challenge the status quo and actively consider new ways of working in order to achieve them.
* Ambition, enthusiasm and desire to progress within a reputable and fast moving organisation.
* Ability to work effectively as an individual and as part of a larger team.
* A good level of IT literacy including competency with all aspects of Microsoft Office but with advanced Excel abilities.
* Some knowledge or prior experience of accounting and finance, including month end close and double entry bookkeeping.
Benefits
* Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, complemented by a generous performance-related pay scheme that recognises your achievements.
* Private medical insurance: Prioritise your health with comprehensive private medical insurance, including access to online GP services from AXA for you and your family.
* Enhanced company pension: Secure your future with enhanced company pension contributions that support your long-term financial goals.
* Cycle to work scheme: Embrace a sustainable lifestyle with our cycle to work scheme.
* Season ticket loan: Spread the cost of your commute and take advantage of annual discounts with an interest free season ticket loan.
* Volunteering and charity: We encourage you to give back to the community through volunteering days and charitable initiatives.
* Enhanced holiday allowance: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.
* Global travel insurance: Travel with peace of mind, courtesy of worldwide multi-trip travel insurance coverage for you and your family.
* Employee discount platform: Access exclusive discounts through our employee discount platform.
* Enhanced parental leave: Generous maternity and paternity pay to support you and your family when you need it most.
Greenergy are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a global company. Employment at Greenergy is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.
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