We are currently looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Administrator to be based in Banbury. This position will report directly to the Group Finance Supervisor.

Salary £25,000 - £26,000 pa depending on experience
Hours - 38.5 hours per week 8.30am-5pm (Monday-Thursday), 8.30am-3.30pm (Friday)

Purpose
To Input data and maintain accurate financial records for both Sales, Purchase and General Ledgers, to ensure suppliers are paid to terms, to ensure debts are paid on time and to provide any ad hoc support to the Finance Supervisor as and when required

Key Responsibilities

Create new supplier accounts
Scanning invoice images
Process purchase invoices in document management system
Processing manual invoices and credit notes in accounting system
Arranging approval of invoices for payment
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve reconciling items
Highlight and put on hold incorrect invoices and inform suppliers
Liaise with and report to relevant stakeholders regarding unmatched invoices
Provide analysis including reporting on overdue creditors, payments patterns with suppliers to investigate, Goods Received not Invoiced etc
Deal with telephone and email queries from suppliers
Process sterling payment runs mid - month and month end
Process foreign payments
Periodically deal with customer queries and debt collection
Provide other administrative support when required
To carry out any other duties that may reasonably added to this role Skills and Profile Required

Confidence and appropriate etiquette in responding to inbound calls and emails received internally and externally
Attention to detail regarding data entry, and competence in checking inputs, ensuring no errors
1-2 years' Finance experience
Ability to work to an intermediate level in Excel
A demonstrable ability to learn new systems and processes
An ability to use initiative and apply problem-solving skills where appropriate
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work well both independently and in a team
Strong organisational, planning and time management skills
Good command of the English language, both written and spoken The Benefits:

23 days holiday (plus UK bank holiday, rising to 25 days holiday after five years' service)
Holiday Buying Scheme (giving you the opportunity to buy an additional five days' holiday) - after probationary period
Cycle Scheme - after probationary period
Life Insurance
Annual Bonus (should the business hit agreed targets) - after probationary period
Health Cash Plan Scheme (after one years' service) including:
Dental
Optical
Health & Wellbeing and health screening
Combined Physiotherapy
Chiropody
Employee Perks Portal
Optional cover for family
On-site training
Excellent career progression opportunities
Modern facilities
Ad-hoc employee functions including annual Summer Social (usually held in June each year)
Charitable fundraising opportunities
Free car parking