Job Description

Company Overview

Join our finance team at Boys & Boden Limited, a successful, well established and expanding Builders Merchants committed to excellence and innovation.

Position Overview

As a Purchase Ledger & Accounts Assistant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth operation of our purchase ledger and cashing up. Your attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment will contribute to the success of our finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Invoice processing - accurately receive, verify and process incoming invoices

Account reconciliation - make sure supplier statements align with purchase ledger to maintain financial order

Statement verification - cross-verify supplier statements and resolve discrepancies swiftly

Record maintenance - maintain a well organised ledger where all supplier transactions are accurately recorded

Payment queries - efficiently handle supplier payment queries to ensure positive company relations

Management of weekly and monthly payment runs

Daily cashing up and banking of all cash and cheque receipts from the Company's branches

Liaise with the branches over any cashing up discrepancies

Assist with other ad hoc tasks and projects within the finance department

Qualifications / experience

Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a finance or accounts payable setting

Strong understanding of accounting principles and purchase ledger processes

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Logical thinking

Education

AAT/book keeping qualification would be advantageous but not essential

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance

Opportunities for professional development and growth

Free parking

Store discount

Working hours

Monday to Friday - 38.5 hours per week

Full time, permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Life insurance Store discount
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Purchase Ledger : 1 year (required) Sage 200 Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CS/CT