Job Description

Company Description

At JDP, we are the experts in civils drainage and water management. For over half a century we've been combining quality products, knowledgeable staff, dedicated delivery, a national branch network and technical assistance to be

the

one-stop shop for our customers. We continue to experience remarkable growth and stability, and this is thanks to our unwavering commitment to excellent customer service and robust business strategy. Following fantastic results in 2024 we continue to go from strength to strength and are already ahead of budget for the current year smashing our best ever trading months twice this year already. Now is the time to become as passionate about pipework as we are. Our people are at the heart of our operations, and we pride ourselves on being a great company to work for!

Do you have a keen eye for detail? Are you highly organised? Do you thrive in a busy team environment?

If so - we'd love to hear from you!


JDP is looking for a Fixed Term Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our well-established team at our Head Office in Longtown. This is a maternity cover role for approximately 9 months.


As part of the Purchase Ledger team, you'll play a key role in ensuring that all goods purchased are accurately recorded, authorised, and accounted for. The role involves processing a high volume of invoices, so attention to detail and efficiency are essential.

Responsibilities:

Processing high volume of invoices. To ensure that all goods purchased are accurately recorded, authorised and accounted for. To control supplier accounts (ensuring that all due invoices are cleared for payment efficiently and all queries are resolved) in order to maximise the amount of discount receivable each month. To control inter-company accounts. To control and ensure the completion of debit notes. Recording overhead costs and accounting for Vat.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills Required:

Previous experience in a similar role Be confident and proactive Good knowledge of excel spreadsheets A professional telephone manner when dealing with suppliers and colleagues. Work in an organised manner with attention to detail when recording all communications with suppliers and branch staff. Work well in a team An understanding of SAP Business One would be advantageous.

Additional Information

Hours: 24 per week, worked over 3 consecutive days.

Flexibility: We're open to which days are worked, as long as they are consecutive.

Hybrid Working: After completing a 3-month training period, there will be the opportunity to work from home one day per week.

Benefits

Enjoy a long-term career with a stable and growing UK company, proudly owned by a global group.

Receive a competitive salary that reflects your skills and contributions.

Benefit from a monthly bonus scheme that rewards your hard work and dedication.

Secure your future with our contributory pension scheme.

Access full support and training to help you thrive in your role.

You must UK based with the right to work - please do not apply from abroad, this is not a role that can be sponsored.