Job Description

Purchase Ledger Administrator (9 month FTC)

Beyond Retail is an award-winning multi-website online retailer offering bathroom, kitchen and heating products to retail and trade customers. Over 8 million people visit our websites each year, benefiting from keen pricing, design-led products, top-class service and continuous investment in technology.

We've only just over 10 years old, and in that time we've accelerated from zero to 50m/year revenue, won local and national awards, and grown to 150-plus people. Our three websites - Drench, Tap Warehouse and Only Radiators - are growing from strength to strength and we're looking for a Purchase Ledger Administrator to join our Finance team on our growth journey.

Overview

Looking after our accounts payable processes and ensuring our ledgers are up to date. Assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks, statement reconciliations and query resolution in a very busy Purchase Ledger department. You will have the experience, energy and motivation to deal with high volumes of invoices, as well as checking, matching and processing invoices to purchase orders.

Key Responsibilities:

Matching purchase orders to invoices using the sheet process where applicable Checking and reconciling supplier statements to the ledger within the agreed time frame and using the sheet process where applicable Investigating and resolving any outstanding invoice queries with supplier Chasing for credit notes from suppliers either to support an invoice discrepancy or clear an open PC Escalate these when necessary to team leader in a timely fashion Report sheet issues immediately using the shared channel Reporting price discrepancies to suppliers Building excellent working relationships with our suppliers Continually review supplier accounts maintaining accurate information and updating credit limits when necessary Maintain the finance inbox Ad hoc finance tasks including supporting sales ledger when required

Key Skills:

Well versed at processing supplier invoices with at least 18 months previous purchase ledger experience AAT level 2 or above preferred but not essential Excellent IT skills A key team player who can also work independently Strong verbal and written communication Ability to quickly identify errors and resolve them Strong attention to detail Top class time management skills Ability to quickly adapt to new systems

Competent working with:

BrightPearl - (receive invoices, credit notes, raise purchase credits, make supplier payments) Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) Adobe Document Cloud Paypal - View transactions, run reports Google Suite - (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms) Freshdesk - Send/receive emails and tickets, assign tickets to correct agent or team

What we can offer you:

Flexible working hours -- we work 40 hours per week, typically starting and finishing between 8 am and 6:30 pm Monday to Friday Generous annual leave All the tech you need + remote working budget for setting up your home office A fantastic office, or flexibility to work at home A company-wide commitment to learning and development A friendly, customer-focused environment built on teamwork, collaboration, ownership, and transparency Team and company-wide social events No corporate dress code

Our Values

Everything we do is shaped by our ten core values. These inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and each other, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not about who you are or how loud you shout, but about the impact you make and what you do. We encourage action over dreaming - if you have an idea, speak up, and we will listen! Everyone's opinion matters and any suggestions are welcomed.

Our Diversity

We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals.

Work is not a place; it is what you do...

We believe the future of work is about flexibility. Not everyone does their best work from an office, and not everyone wants to work from home exclusively. Our employees can choose to work flexibly, either from home or in our office.

If you would like further information on this position, please do not hesitate to contact us or submit your CV and cover letter.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: 26,348.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Our Finance team meet at our Bournemouth office once a quarter for a team day. Would you be willing to travel to our Bournemouth office once a quarter?
Experience:

purchase ledger (stock): 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Christchurch BH23