Job description
About Us:
APS Produce specialises in the production and supply of top-quality tomatoes and other produce in the most sustainable way possible. As a genuinely innovative forward-thinking business we are passionate about what we do and pride ourselves on using the most sustainable practices to deliver the best products to our major retail customers.
Role Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for taking ownership of key customer accounts, maintaining the status of each customer balance, including any overdue amounts with a timely resolution of any customers queries.
Key Responsibilities:
* Accurately post invoices against purchase orders and effectively assist with the resolution of matching discrepancies.
* Ensure supplier invoices and debit/credit notes are processed accurately and in a timely manner, in accordance with internal policies and external requirements. Obtain authorisation and coding for all non-purchase order invoices before accurately inputting into the ERP system.
* Reconcile supplier statements on a regular basis and take action to resolve any queries as appropriate.
* Investigate and resolve any purchase ledger queries by liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring the list of queried invoices is minimal.
* Ensure the Management Accountant has the relevant information to close purchase ledger at month end.
* Process staff expenses and credit card transactions, reconciling to statements where appropriate on a monthly basis.
* Ensure that all documents are accurately and electronically filed on a regular basis.
* Assist the Finance team with other projects as required.
Skills & Experience:
* At least 2 years’ accounts payable experience preferred.
* Experience of working in a multi-site business with a high volume of transactions is essential.
* Experience of working in a FMCG environment is desirable.
* Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and competent with SAP ERP system.
* Basic accounting knowledge (double entry book-keeping; accounts reconciliation) is advantageous.
* Effectively builds collaborative working relationships, cross functionally and with external partners.
* Takes a positive and pro-active approach.
* Open to change and adaptable to new situations and challenges.
* Good communicator, excellent telephone manners and able to influence others.
* High level of customer service awareness.
Why join APS Produce?
* Be part of an innovative and forward-thinking company.
* Work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
* Opportunity for professional growth and development.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
If you have the required skills, please submit your CV for consideration.
37.75 hours per week: Monday - Thursday, 08.30 - 17.00 / Friday, 08.30 - 16.00.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent / Fixed-Term Contract
Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* On-site parking.
Schedule:
* Day shift.
* Monday to Friday.
Experience:
* Purchase ledger: 2 years (preferred).
* Accounts payable: 2 years (preferred).
Work Location: In person.
Application deadline: 31/10/2024.
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