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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Part-time,
  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant
  • Industry

    Retail & Consumer Goods
  • Pay

    £30-32k equivalent

Purchase Ledger Assistant (Part-Time)

Your new company
A luxury home accessories company, specialising in furniture fabrics, fabrics and wallpaper, and designer interiors. Founded in 1983, this company has a reputation for innovation and quality products. This role is part-time, and you will be in the office on Wednesday and Friday.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To post all supplier invoices to the ledger on our accounting software Xero either manually or via Dext, ensuring they are matched to purchase orders where applicable and coded to the correct nominal ledger code and supplier account.
  • complete the weekly payment schedule for our suppliers identifying the amounts due and the payment dates for accurate cash flow planning and submit to the financial controller for approval
  • Set up the weekly payment run on Natwest Bankline and/or World first ensuring all payments are made on the due dates and for the correct amounts. Update and allocate all the payments to the ledger in a timely manner.
  • Complete monthly statement reconciliations for all suppliers by the deadline set
  • Timely identification and resolution of queries involving liaison by phone or written communication with internal staff and external suppliers.
  • Create new supplier accounts ensuring all relevant information is entered on the supplier record including the bank details for payment and payment terms.
  • Carry out regular audit checks of all invoices posted to the ledger to ensure they are posted accurately.
  • Check and process expenses claims from our internal staff.
  • To complete Internal Audit checks within the department and other functions of the business.
  • Review current processes and suggest improvements to increase efficiencies and improve working practices.
  • To be professional and show commercial acumen at all times.
  • Any other duties as allocated by the Financial Controller or Finance Director.

Key Skills/Attributes:

  • Relevant experience in a Purchase Ledger role.
  • Previous experience working with Xero is a must.
  • Effective written and verbal communication.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Able to prioritise and organise workload.
  • Problem solving.
  • Commercial and business awareness.
  • Excellent IT skills in Excel/Word/Outlook.

This role is £16-£17 p/h DOE.


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