Finance & Purchase Ledger Assistant

Job title:

Finance & Purchase Ledger Assistant

Company

Dawsongroup

Job description

Looking for a role that combines number-crunching, organisation, and a bit of negotiation? We’re hiring a Finance & Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our dynamic accounts team! Whether you’re experienced or eager to build on your skills, this role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to grow.Location: Tongwell, Milton Keynes
Pay: Competitive salary (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, Monday – FridayWhat You’ll Be Doing:In this role, you’ll be key to keeping our financial processes running smoothly. Your tasks will include:

• Assisting in the production of management accounts for two subsidiaries.
• Suggesting and implementing system and process improvements.
• Helping manage and negotiate utilities contracts with suppliers and brokers.
• Analysing fuel card usage and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Matching supplier invoices to purchase orders and approving payments.
• Reconciling supplier statements and handling weekly payment runs.
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts on the purchase ledger.
• Supporting the wider accounts team with admin and financial duties.

What We’re Looking For:Essential skills and traits:

• A confident communicator who can build strong relationships across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Highly organised and professional, with excellent attention to detail.
• A great multitasker who can prioritise workloads effectively.

Desirable skills (but not essential):

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume purchase ledger environment.
• AAT qualified or part-qualified.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Gain hands-on experience across finance and commercial accounting.
• Opportunities to suggest improvements and truly make your mark.

If this sounds like the perfect next step in your finance career, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply Now’ to get started!Dawsongroup is well known for its tailored solutions and specialist asset supplies, but the real asset is our team. Working at Dawsongroup is more than just a job, it’s a journey. Browse the available opportunities today.

Expected salary

Location

Milton Keynes

Job date

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 03:26:22 GMT

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