We are working with a well-known global brand in Andover.
Our client is looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Controller in Andover. Hybrid working means you will be in the office 3 days a week. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast paced, growing business!
Role Purpose:
Ensure the accuracy, timely accounting and compliance of purchase ledger transactions. Maximise efficiency within the department by improving the P2P processes and procedures
Specific tasks include:
- Implement and report purchase ledger department KPIs.
- Ensure supplier invoices and debit/credit notes are processed accurately and in a timely manner, in accordance with internal policies and external requirements.
- Manage payment runs and ensure suppliers are paid accurately and according to agreed payment terms.
- Ensure supplier accounts are reconciled and kept up to date, dealing with supplier disputes and escalating to Head of Finance as appropriate.
- Review GRNI accounts regularly to keep up to date containing only relevant balances.
- Assist with the management of working capital through efficient management of payments and providing accurate cash requirements to Treasury Manager.
- Help answering audit queries related to Purchase Ledger
- Liaise with Sales Ledger Manager to clear all customer deductions via invoice posting and matching.
- Follow up and give feedback to buyers on their PO raising and approving practices
- Take full ownership of Payment Practice Reporting
- Own and drive improvements in the purchase ledger related workflows and procedures, ensuring these are documented and kept up to date.
- Functional expert for purchase ledger on any system implementation.
Experience and skills required:
- General accounting & VAT knowledge
- Good numeracy skills
- Worked in a multi-site business with a high volume of transactions
- Experience of working in FMCG
- Proven experience in improving processes, procedures and work environment
- Experience in ERP system implementation
- Excellent people skills across all levels to build strong relationships within the business and external partners
- Excellent communicator and able to influence others
- High level of customer service awareness
- Advanced level of Excel skills is desirable and competent with ERP systems (IFS desirable)
- Good problem-solving skills
- Understanding and experience of risk mitigation (controls) in purchase ledger processes
Personal attributes:
- Proactive
- Team player
- Customer focussed
- Attention to detail
- Professional approach
- Flexible approach to change
Salary:
£35k + excellent benefits
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