Purchase Ledger & Stock Control Assistant overview:
The successful candidate will work closely with both the Purchase Ledger and Stock Control functions, taking responsibility for the maintenance of the purchase ledger, and assisting with stock control processes and reporting. The role will suit a candidate that wants to expand their experience and knowledge beyond the Purchase Ledger function in a multi-disciplined Finance team. This is a hands-on multi-skilled role in a fast paced and results driven organisation. It would suit someone who has excellent communication skills, is highly organised and who works methodically with a keen eye for detail and a desire to learn.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Inputting, coding, and processing invoices on a daily basis
- Preparing month end payment runs in accordance with company standards, and in line with internal controls (invoice authorisations and purchase order sign offs)
- Performing supplier statement reconciliations, with good maintenance of aged accounts
- Processing expenses in line with company policy
- Assisting with intercompany account reconciliations
- Assisting with insurance claims
- Assisting with fleet management
- Assisting with stock control procedures and reporting after gaining a full understanding of the multiple in-house stock and finance systems
- Assisting with weekly compliance analysis to target loss prevention investigations
- Liaising with stores to provide support with stock queries
- Managing the Click & Collect order lifecycle
- Managing procurement of store security equipment
- Managing and reviewing Security Guard rotas and invoice reconciliation
- Other ad hoc finance tasks as and when required
EXPERTISE MATCH:
- Previous experience of working on purchase ledger / working in a busy finance department
- Good Excel and Word skills
- Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics Nav would be a distinct advantage
- Effective communicator (both written and verbally), internally and externally
- Retail industry or multisite experience a benefit as is any exposure to processing stock and rent/service charge purchase ledgers
- Loss prevention experience in Head Office facility
- Experience with working with Microsoft Dynamics Nav
- Track record of being highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Essential - 2 Years’ experience in purchase ledger or similar, must be a self-starter
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT:
Not only will you benefit from working in a new state of the art Head Office in Trafford Park with an on-site gym. We are located near the newly completed Metrolink tram extension linking Manchester City Centre to the Trafford Centre so a doddle for public transport. We also offer generous staff discount so you can always smell nice. Our annual leave increases with length of service plus we also offer duvet days (after probation) so if you fancy a day with your duvet it’s not a problem. On top of this, we have an employee assistance programme with free confidential counselling services and shopping discounts with other retailers.