Job description
Purchase Ledger Supervisor & Administrator – PART TIME - Based in Croydon, South London (2 Days / 16 Hours per week required)
We are looking for someone with good experience of all elements of *** Purchase Ledger *** to join us as a KEY member of our accounts team at our offices in Croydon. We import and sell Panel & Sheet Material Products (MDF, Plywood & Decorative Sheet Materials)
PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY IF YOU HAVE AT LEAST5 YEARS EXPERIENCE WORKING IN PURCHASE LEDGER ACCOUNTS. A Comprehensive knowledge of Purchase Ledger Accounts is required – In particular experience of any Pegasus Opera Accounting Software (we currently use Pegasus Opera 3)
Working in our Accounts Department, you will join colleagues here also working Part Time. We like to segregate accounts functions and roles to encourage colleagues to work together, as well as to facilitate shared knowledge to allow for cover in periods of leave. Our family business is now in its third generation and dates back to 1928. You are working for a company that utilises all its experience and knowledge to give us the edge over all our competitors in this specialist part of the building materials supply sector. Daily functions are not entirely dissimilar to that of a Timber Merchant. We operate out of our own Modern Premises in Beddington Lane in Croydon / Wallington Borders (we are next door to the Asda Supermarket). Key Duties include:
· Purchase Invoice Entry, Matching & Posting
· Nominal Journal Postings
· Supplier Statement Reconciliation
· Bank Reconciliation
· Quarterly VAT Returns (using our software via MTD)
· Supplier Queries
· Preparing Monthly BACS pay run
· Month and Year end Procedures
· Working with Auditors
As for training, we can help with on the job training as part of a transition period as this role is replacing an experienced colleague who is planning to retire. However previous experience of working in Purchase Ledger is essential, furthermore any applicant with experience of Pegasus Opera will be preferred. You would be working closely with our Managing Director who closely oversees all Functions at the business. We encourage positive and inspiring people with the right experience to apply; this is not an entry level position. As a company we have a very low staff turnover, and so we are looking to offer not just a job but a career, involving you as part of our reputable local firm.
As well as being friendly, keen and helpful, being an SME we need someone ready to chip in where needed and to go the extra mile to keep good relationships with suppliers. We are known for being cooperative & helpful and we pay our suppliers on time. Having been in business for many years we have amassed a strong credit rating and so this role is not one of fighting off suppliers with a view to delay payments! We are known for our efficiency & customer service and this certainly extends to our Accounts Team. Being organised and managing your work duties is essential. Excellent Computer literacy is a must and you must be well versed in all the main Microsoft Programs too, and are expected to learn in house Software as well as being able to grasp all our internal processes and procedures quickly.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a covering letter and up to date CV to our Managing Director via email only
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £17 to £19 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Free on-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift, 2 Days Per Week (total 16 hours per week)
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday (weekdays only)
- No weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
We have large modern offices, and all workspaces are spaced at least 2m apart
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: £17.00-£19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Croydon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Purchase Ledger Accounting: 5 years (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Purchase Ledger 2023 - Richard Russell Ltd