Location Stockport Hours Full Time Contract Permanent Position Title: Purchase Ledger Assistant Department: Finance Location: Stockport (Manchester) Contract: Full-time Direct Reporting: Group Finance Manager Job Purpose DR&P Group is one of the UK’s top 100 independent insurance brokers, with 27 strategically placed offices. We are seeking to recruit a finance assistant working on a hybrid working basis, from Stockport/Northwest. We are looking for a confident individual who can work independently to deliver results as part of the finance team and alongside the broking teams to deliver accurate and insightful information. The successful candidate will have proven accounts experience and ideally experience within the insurance or financial services industry. If you are looking to advance in your existing career and you see this as an opportunity, we would be happy to hear from you. We are a growing business, one of the top 10 brokers in the Northwest of England, and you will be joining a professional company which places real value on its staff. The successful candidate will be supported to complete professional qualifications. If you like the sound of our company and would welcome the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, then what are you waiting for? What You Will Receive The following will be available as part of your role: A competitive salary package in line with qualifications and experience 35 hours per week with flexible working arrangements including opportunity for home working. 25 days holidays bank holidays Contributory pension, Medicash plan, death in service and access to benefits hub An opportunity to progress your career within the business at a rate proportionate to your own personal development. Internal Key accountabilities: Maintain the purchase ledger, processing supplier invoices and credit notes. Prepare fortnightly payment runs to suppliers and ad-hoc payments. Respond to any supplier accounts, ensuring all relevant information is entered on the supplier record. Keep track of invoice authorisations and save invoices in the invoice folder correctly. Complete aged creditor reports, ensuring all aged queries are resolved promptly. Assist with information gathering for an audit. Ad hoc finance projects as and when required by senior finance staff. External Relationships Develop effective cross-working relationships at all levels within the business. Finance manager and finance administrators for other group branches. Liaise with accountants for audit purposes. Communication Provide prompt responses when required to all stakeholders. Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders of the business group. Planning Manage own time effectively. Ensure all actions agreed with the Group Finance Manager are completed within timescales. Ensure all up-to-date legislation is implemented into the Company’s financial affairs. Skills & Knowledge Relevant experience in a purchase ledger role IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel Sage experience is desirable Regulatory (FCA) knowledge relevant to the job role Behavioural Competencies Excellent communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Forward planning. Team player. Emphasis on accuracy and quality. Self-motivated. Measures Quality of work produced Feedback from Senior Management/Colleagues Ongoing adherence to own internal training plan and recording of the same Ongoing adherence to meet any professional qualification requirements to maintain any qualifications achieved Compliance with all regulatory requirements of the role, including but not limited to Conduct rules. Treating Customers Fairly and Vulnerable Customers Renumeration Package Salary negotiable dependant on experience Annual bonus linked to the business hitting KPIs Group Pension Plan Group Life Cover Group Income Protection Cover Medicash Cash Plan To apply, please email: Alexandra Routh, Group Finance Manager, arouthdrpinsurance.com