Job Description

About Hickman and Love

Established in 1938, Hickman & Love Ltd is a family-run business that manufactures and supplies steel reinforcement products throughout the UK and Ireland. We are a respected and trusted name in the concrete industry and our highly trained staff are experienced and skilled in the latest welding and steel fabrication techniques using our modern manufacturing equipment. This enables us to produce any specialised products to meet customer requirements.

We are committed to providing the best possible quality and service to our customers, and a pleasant working environment for all our employees. We are proud that so many of our customers and employees have remained loyal to us for many years.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring that invoices are paid regularly and within acceptable time frames, as well as for controlling the purchase order process.

This is a 20-hour per week role and our preference would be for a working week of Monday to Thursday from 9.00am to 2.00pm each day. However, we would consider alternative patterns as long as the post holder works a minimum of 20 hours and is present on Mondays and Thursdays (in order to liaise with the Finance Manager).

Key Tasks

To print all invoices received electronically To maintain a register of all invoices received To match invoices with supplier delivery notes To enter invoices onto Sage To issue purchase orders upon request To match invoices to purchase orders (where raised) To ensure invoices are signed off To check nominal ledger coding To resolve any queries with internal teams To reconcile supplier statements with our records To resolve any external queries with suppliers To resolve any other queries/issues e.g. exchange rate variances To scan all invoices onto the network To provide cover for the sales ledger process in case of absence/leave To undertake any other duties requested by the Finance manager that are commensurate with this role

Attributes Required

Experience of working within a purchase ledger role A high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information A systematic approach to problem solving Ability to work under pressure, to establish priorities and meet deadlines Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion IT literacy including use of Microsoft packages, particularly Excel Good communication and interpersonal skills A positive approach and the ability to work well in a team
Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person