Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant

Description

ASA have the perfect opportunity for a independent but social, End to End Purchase Ledger Assistant within a corporate client based in Aberdeen.

With great scope for progression and opportunity to build experience in other finance departments, this role would suit a hard working aspirational individual who is looking to build a career.

With many long serving staff and friendly attitude paired with flexible hybrid working (Office based Monday to Wednesday and Home based Thursday and Friday) it really is a place to grow and flourish.

And now we have to move onto the fun part……what you will actually be doing on a day-to-day basis.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

· Approving supplier invoices; analysing PO status (reference to price, quantity, quantity received, NCR issues and/or special instructions). Any order discrepancies are queried with the purchasing department and/or requisitioner before approval
· Ensure appropriate cost code is allocated to the invoice. Ensure any R&D costs are captured accurately
· Entering approved invoices into Sage 200, and tracking query invoices
· Checking supplier statements to ensure we have received/paid all invoices
· Processing of manual payments/ Bank reconciliation
· Liaising with suppliers to confirm payment dates/queries
· Expenses approval
· VAT Returns
· Collation of credit card statements
· Review of NCR reports to ensure all NCRs are documented for accounting purposes
· Involved in the testing and implementation of the new ERP system
· Assisting with tax computation and audit requests when instructed
· Flexible to provide support within the accounts department should any other tasks arise.

The ideal candidate will encompass the following skill set:

· Experience of accounting software packages, plus advanced Excel skills
· Excellent communication written and verbal
· Good analytical skills
· Proven experience in a similar role
· Ability to work on own initiate but also work well as part of a small team
· Trustworthy, logical person who can prioritise a busy workload effectively

To be considered for this opportunity, please send your CV and we will contact you to discuss in more detail.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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