Purchase Ledger Assistant
Pepperells is a modern, ambitious, and dynamic Law Firm with offices in Hull, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Newcastle, Barton, York, London, Beverley, Willerby, Lincoln, Doncaster, and Peterborough.
Pepperells offers a comprehensive benefits package and the exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and growing team.
Due to an exciting period of change, we are looking to appoint a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our dynamic and rapidly growing team.
As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will play a key role in contributing to the next phase of the company's strategy. The role is essential for the effective performance of the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate ledgers and be accountable for various day-to-day financial operations on the purchase and nominal ledgers to support the head of the department.
The critical nature of the work conducted by the Purchase Ledger Assistant is such that attention to detail and accounts experience are essential for the role.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Processing and coding invoices and credit notes accurately and in line with the company's nominal structures
* Maintaining the purchase ledger mailbox
* Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts
* Inputting accounting journals as required
* Preparing payment runs following the company approval process
* Inputting payments in the Online Banking system
* Daily Bank Reconciliation
* Taking card payments over the telephone
* Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any issues found
* Communicating with suppliers and other departments about purchase ledger-related queries
* Monthly reconciliation of the petty cash and arranging top-up payments
* Ensuring all daily and month-end deadlines are met
* Ad-hoc duties to ensure the effective running of the finance department and the wider business
Person Specification:
* Experience within a purchase ledger role
* Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and meet tight deadlines
* Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
* Excellent attention to detail
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Highly adaptable and flexible, able to work comfortably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
* Proactive and self-motivated
* Excellent communication skills
Qualifications/Experience:
* Experience in legal accounts would be an advantage but not essential
* Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access)
* GCSE (or equivalent) grades A-C in English and Maths
* Part/Fully qualified AAT is an advantage but not essential
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,308.00 - £25,000.00 per year
7.5 hour shift, Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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