Iconic Resourcing Accountancy & Finance Division are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and well-established Scottish business as they seek to appoint a Purchase Ledger Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis. Please note, this role is fully office based.
Established almost half a century, this organisation hold a solid reputation in the market for their unique and quality-driven product offering. With strong year-on-year growth, now is an exciting time to join this organisation as they are poised for further expansion. Reporting directly into the Senior Management Accountant, the successful candidate will be responsible for the full AP process, ensuring all processes run smoothly. Key areas of the role will surround:
- Utilise internal systems & Sage 200 software to process invoices and seamlessly integrate them into our ERP systems.
- Carefully review invoice details and engage in proactive communication with both suppliers and internal team members to address any discrepancies or issues.
- Effectively manage rejected invoices, taking necessary actions to promptly resolve them.
- Conduct supplier statement reconciliations and diligently follow up to maintain up-to-date payments.
- Facilitate communication between various departments, working towards efficient resolutions of queries.
- Handle incoming phone calls from suppliers, business units, and other stakeholders in a professional and helpful manner.
- Prepare batches of invoices for thorough examination.
- Organise cash batches (payments) for smooth import into the e-banking system.
- Execute weekly payment runs with precision to ensure all suppliers receive timely payments.
- Confirm the sending of remittances and oversee the banking approval process.
- Arrange manual payments when required to address unique situations.
- Expertly manage multiple email inboxes to stay on top of communication and requests.
- Process intercompany invoices to maintain smooth financial operations.
- Review aged debt creditors and reconcile outstanding invoices.
- Actively support Accounts Payable improvement initiatives within the Finance Team.
- Participate in both internal and external audits to uphold financial compliance.
- Handle multi-currency transactions with confidence and accuracy.
- Tackle general administration tasks and assist with ad hoc duties as they arise.
To be successful in this role, the following experience is required:
- Experience within a similar role, with good AP knowledge
- Strong communication skills, both written & verbal
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work efficiently independently
- Good IT proficiency
- Ability to work well within a fast-paced environment
Offering a competitive base salary & benefits package, please apply/send your CV to Emma Shahnavaz at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details.
At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.
Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.