Purchase Ledger clerk

Harlow Temporary £26,000 - £30,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance department, offering an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in our business services operation.
  • Temporary role with the possibility of going permanent
  • Hybrid working

About Our Client

The organisation is a large-sized business services provider, known for its commitment to excellence and high-quality service. They have a strong reputation in the market and continually strive to advance their offerings and maintain their leading position.

Job Description

  • Transactional processing
  • Control and maintain purchase & sales ledger, as required
  • Ensure compliance to authorisation limits
  • Prepare weekly payment runs
  • Work with the Group management accountant to develop and streamline the financial processes
  • Perform and update daily bank transactions
  • Management Reporting
  • Process month end journals, transfers, checks and reconciliations
  • Assist with monthly management accounts for budget holders to strict deadlines, including meaningful analysis, investigation of variances and commentary on key numbers
  • Build strong relationships with budget holders to discuss results; support them with financial analysis and reporting
  • Assist with monthly VCRs and MAPs Reports
  • Produce ad-hoc data analysis and management reports as required
  • Financial Accounting and Analysis
  • Preparations of journal entries for profit/loss account or statement of financial position
  • Produce Self billed tax invoices for relevant subcontractors
  • Have an understanding of how the fixed asset register works, and process relevant journals
  • Assist with appropriate balance sheet reconciliations
  • Perform VAT audit checks
  • Support the Group Management Accountant in year end, month end procedures, and day to day ledger activities
  • Financial Planning
  • Work with relevant budget holders to ensure realistic and accurate budget submissions
  • Ensure budget holders understand planning and reporting requirements, and support them in adhering to those requirements.
  • Provide support to non-finance colleagues
  • Undertake any other duties commensurate with this role

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

  • Relevant qualifications and/or knowledge and background
  • Good knowledge of associated financial policies and procedures
  • Use of Finance and Payroll systems and MS Office
  • Strong numeracy
  • Analytical approach to problem solving
  • Ability to produce spreadsheets and reports
  • Good written communication
  • Good verbal communications
  • To work effectively within a team and independently
  • Able to proactively plan, and organise workloads effectively
  • Understands Confidentiality/Data Protection

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary equivalent to £26-£28k
  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities
  • A supportive and inclusive team environment
  • Opportunities for career progression in the business services industry
  • A role that offers diversity and challenge



If you are a motivated Assistant Accountant who is ready to take on a new challenge in the business services industry, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Robert Baker
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6646501
Phone number
+441727730113

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Harlow
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Robert Baker
Consultant phone
+441727730113
Job reference
JN-012025-6646501