Do you consider yourself to be a focused, driven, and ambitious individual with an eye for detail Do you have experience working within a fast pasted working environment? Are you seeking a new and exciting role where being a great team player is essential? If yes, then we have the opportunity that may be ideal for you. We are currently looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Controller within our team. Things you will need to know: Based at our Head office in Erith, this is a busy and varied role managing a large volume of invoices per month. You will need to be methodical, have attention to detail, and can assume responsibility to keep everything moving at pace. In the role of purchase ledger controller, you will be charged with ensuring the purchase ledger reflects accurate and up-to-date records of the liabilities the company holds with its stock suppliers, and ensure these suppliers are paid to term. In addition, you will provide the finance manager with any information required for reporting and work with the relevant departments to continue to improve EDI. You will also be on hand to assist branches with stock queries. If you take pride in what you do and want to make a difference working as part of our extraordinary team then you will fit right in with us here at Alsford. Please note that being able to drive/have your vehicle is preferred as our offices are far from public transport links. Education/Qualifications/Experience: Must have a good level of education e.g. relevant Bookkeeping/Purchase Ledger/Accounting, City & Guilds, NVQ, and/or equivalent qualification as appropriate for the role. A minimum of 1 year’s experience working in finance, computer literacy, and confident user of Microsoft Application Excel and other specified applications, as required. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and on my initiative. Proactive in their working environment. What we can offer you: We at Alsford pride ourselves on being a great place to work, through our values and family-feel culture. In return, you will have every opportunity to progress within an expanding business. The Job Package: Annual pay review In-house training Health checks Company’s life assurance of 4 x basic annual salary Discounted goods Cycle to work scheme Profit share incentive scheme Employee assistance program 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Refer a friend scheme Click apply today to begin your Alsford journey. The Company Alsford is a Builders' Merchant, supplying timber, tools, and building materials to Trade and DIY customers. Alsford Timber Ltd has been around since 1882 and is now the largest Timber and Builders’ Merchant in South East England, with 19 branches across Kent, Surrey, London, East Sussex, and West Sussex. We've spent over 130 years creating the Alsford brand you see today because, like you, we believe in building things to last. Benefits Pay Every year an annual pay review is held. Training Monthly training sessions, management development programmes, in-branch product, and IT training. Health Monthly initiatives to promote positive mental and physical health. Life Assurance Paid at 4 times your basic annual salary whilst you work at Alsford. Discount Discounted products to help make your DIY projects at home a little easier. Travel Cycle to work scheme is available to everyone. Profit Share Incentive Scheme Paid on Company performance over the budgeted profit. Incentives There are a variety of incentives from Commercial or Ops to get involved with. Holiday 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing every 5 years. Staff Treats Individual log-ins for all staff (and their families) to ensure our salaries go further each month. Refer a friend and receive a love to shop voucher. Documents