Accounts Assistant – Purchase Ledger

Reports to: Finance Manager

Hours: Full-Time, Fixed Term

Location: South West Depot

 

Job Purpose

Power Electrics are searching for an Accounts Assistant to be an integral member of the Finance team in our South-West headquarters. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the main responsibility will be to assist all areas of the Purchase Ledger department. The role would suit an individual seeking a career in a fast-paced company who has keen attention to detail and an autonomous work ethic.

The successful candidate will be a quick learner, flexible and self-motivated with a strong desire to contribute proactively to the team and wider organisation.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Process a high volume of purchase invoices to the payment stage efficiently and accurately.
  • Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received.
  • Initiate and follow up on invoice queries/disputes, working with suppliers and internal staff/managers.
  • Address supplier queries promptly and professionally to maintain strong relationships.
  • Perform supplier statement reconciliations for accurate financial reporting.
  • Prepare supplier payment runs.
  • Review and process all Company credit cards.
  • Investigate all incomplete purchase orders and provide a monthly report of all outstanding PO’s.
  • Setting up new suppliers on the system and ensuring the existing database is well maintained and updated.
  • Generate weekly aged creditor reports and resolve all credit balances and disputes.
  • Ad-hoc work as required in the Finance department.
  • Comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying-out general housekeeping to ensure work areas are kept tidy.
  • Comply with all aspects of the company ISO 9001:2015 procedures, proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme

 

Skills & Experience

  • Previous purchase ledger experience essential.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.
  • High Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Good IT skills, with previous knowledge of InspHire advantageous.
  • Work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.

 

What we offer

  • EOT Bonus Scheme – benefit from the company’s success by receiving a share of its profits.
  • Training, upskilling, and career progression
  • Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
  • Company pension scheme
  • Private medical scheme – Power Electrics policy is that nobody should pay more than £100 excess
  • Life assurance scheme with access to healthcare support and counselling services
  • 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service up to 28 days

Our philosophy

At Power Electrics, we welcome a variety of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. We ensure that all management decisions made regarding employment are done with fairness and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are solely committed to adhering to the principles of equal and inclusive employment.

Due to the nature of our work, DBS checks are required, and any offer is dependent on satisfactory references being obtained.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.

NO AGENCIES

To apply forward your CV and covering letter to HR@powerelectrics.com

If you do not hear from us within two working weeks, then your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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Whether you are based in the depot, on the road, or in the office, our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you are ready to grow your career with us and share in our success, we'd love to hear from you. Please complete the form and attach your CV to apply.