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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing purchase invoices, supplier accounts, and financial reconciliations, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Proficient in using financial software and tools to ensure timely processing and reporting of financial transactions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Sage 50 ExperiencePurchase Ledger ManagementBank ReconciliationFinancial Qualification (AAT)Excel Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Purchase Invoice ProcessingSupplier Account ManagementNominal Ledger ReconciliationVAT Returns PreparationForeign Currency ReconciliationBank Payment ProcessingPrepayments ManagementAccruals ManagementMonth-End ProcessesAttention to Detail
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsSelf-DisciplineInitiativeTeam CollaborationResilience to Pressure
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft 365ExcelWordBanking Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
AAT Part/Qualified
Industry Keywords
Purchase LedgerSupplier PaymentsFinancial ReportingHMRC ComplianceMonth-End Closing
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Receive and process all purchase invoices
- Code and check purchase invoices
- Match purchase orders to invoices received
- Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing purchase ledger account details
- Prepare fortnightly supplier payment lists and ensure supplier accounts are settled within terms
- Reconcile supplier statements with the purchase ledger
- Check and process company credit card transactions against receipts
- Perform bank reconciliations for all major bank accounts
- Perform nominal ledger reconciliations
- Manage prepayments and accruals for month end
- Manage purchase ledger reports as required
- Process bank payments
- Handle foreign currency processes and reconciliations
- Prepare quarterly VAT returns and make timely payments to HMRC
- Assist the Financial Controller with month-end processes and ad hoc duties
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong familiarity with Microsoft 365
- Experience using Excel and Word
- Essential experience with Sage 50 and banking systems
- Financial qualification – AAT part/qualified or similar; qualified by experience
- Experience in ledger and month-end processes
- Proven experience in a finance role where attention to detail was critical
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels
- Proven self-discipline and initiative
- Experience working well within a team
- Proven experience working to monthly deadlines
- Resilience to pressure and flexibility in approach
Benefits
Comp & perks- Electric vehicle lease scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted shopping
- Health care cash back scheme
- Discount on local gym membership
- Free bakery goods on a Friday to thank you for your week
- Free fruit every day
- Subsidised snacks – proceeds to charity
- Discounted access to financial advisor
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- 25 days holiday plus your birthday off
- Life Assurance 4 x salary
- Long service awards
- Free car parking
- Recruitment referral scheme