First Choice are actively recruiting a Purchasing Administrator to join our reputable client based in Wakefield. The role will be required to work Monday – Friday from the office.
Key accountabilities:
To process a weekly payroll using Sage line 50;
To oversee the purchase ledger function, ensuring all purchase ledgers are complete and closed by the 7th of the month following;
To train and develop Finance Admin to ensure their work is accurate and within deadlines;
To process payments via Bacs or by cheque;
To investigate unallocated cash and ensure a clean purchase ledger;
To respond to purchase ledger supplier queries and investigate the problem working with the Finance Admin to identify solutions;
· To liaise with suppliers and customers and be the main point of contact to resolve queries
To undertake monthly balance sheet/bank reconciliations;
To prepare monthly management accounts in accordance with deadlines agreed;
To undertake daily cash allocation responsibility;
To undertake credit control and resolve customer queries, ensuring cash received in a timely and accurate manner;
To chase relevant paperwork;
To check and process staff expenses;
To agree payments schedules with the Management Accountant/Head of Finance;
To complete general admin duties, photocopying, posting supplier invoices, statements;
To undertake any other finance related work;
To provide finance support and information to managers;
To ensure all documents are prepared and delivered within the agreed timescale;
To ensure all work is in accordance with the policies and procedures
To work in accordance with health and safety regulations and also ensure the health and safety of all staff, reporting near misses and RIDDOR;
· Any other reasonable duty that may be assigned;
Person Attributes:
Previous experience of working in a busy office is essential;
Previous experience of the window industry would be an advantage;
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels;
Strong IT skills with previous experience of all Microsoft Office Software;
Meticulous, organised with a strong focus on attention to detail and ensuring work is thorough and complete;
A strong team player who works well on their own initiative with a can-do attitude;
· A proactive approach to work with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
