Finance Assistant; Purchase Ledger

Position: Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger) (Permanent)
Pertemps are currently working for a leading organisation based in Renfrewshire who are looking for a Full-Time Finance Assistant. Ideally you will have a degree in Accountancy and Finance and a desire to progress within accountancy. You will join their established, friendly team.

This role offers excellent benefits including hybrid working, great holidays, flexitime and the chance to work with a team who have long service. The company has a large finance team and are ideally looking for candidates who are motivated and ambitious.

This role will be working hybrid. Working 35 hours per week.

Main duties will include;
You will support the Finance department and the Purchase Ledger Supervisor by processing purchase invoices efficiently, ensuring supplier accounts are up to date, payments are processed on time and any purchase ledger queries are handled in a timely manner. Also, to issue mail and direct external calls throughout the company as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Processing all invoices in a timely manner and accurately
Distribute for authorisation based on Finance controls and authorisation workflows
Support the Purchase Ledger Supervisor with the processing of invoices to ensure that the financial reporting deadlines are met
Prepare weekly payment runs for suppliers across several currencies
Support the Purchase Ledger Supervisor by assisting with monthly supplier statement reconciliations
Prepare information for monthly VAT returns and Payment Practices Reporting
Assist as required in the month end reconciliation of the purchase ledger

To be successful in this role you will ideally have a degree in Accountancy & Finance, experience working on an integrated accounting package desirable but not essential, a basic knowledge of core office systems, particularly Excel.

The client is looking to move quickly. Please contact Linda Currie for more information.

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