Purchase Ledger

The role

We're seeking a full time Purchase Ledger / Finance Assistant to join our internal finance team based in Taunton. This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave, for a minimum period of 12 months.

You will be responsible for the accurate day to day management of the purchase ledger. Your role will include checking invoices, preparing supplier and ad hoc payments, processing staff expenses, and handling any payment or invoice related queries in a timely and professional manner.

You will have ownership of several tasks including:

• Ensuring invoices are approved, coded, and posted properly
• Liaising with suppliers and colleagues
• Placing orders for ad hoc purchases for the firm
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details
• Bankline administration
• Being the first point of contact for any relevant enquiries
• Undertaking account reconciliation work

What we need from you

Naturally you'll be someone who enjoys working with detail, and has a strong understanding of basic accounting principles.

We're also looking for the following skills and attributes:

• Previous accounts payable experience
• For you to have a flexible, proactive approach
• Commercial awareness
• The ability to work on your own as well as part of a small team
• Strong IT skills including Excel, SAGE and ideally Practice Engine
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

We understand that not everyone will come with these exact requirements. If your experience isn't a complete match but you feel you could bring a lot to AG, we'd still encourage you to apply so that we can learn more about you

What we can give you in return

We offer a fantastic place to work with a competitive and flexible benefits package. This includes:

• A minimum of 25 days holiday which increases with length of service. Plus, the option to buy and sell holiday
• An annual salary review
• Group pension scheme
• Life assurance, which includes access to a smart health app
• An employee assistance programme for you and your family
• One volunteering day per year
• Cinema society discounts
• GymFlex discounts
• Bupa health and cash plans available
• Electric car and cycle to work schemes

About AG

Albert Goodman is a firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants and Financial Planners, providing high-quality advice to over 5000 local and national businesses and individuals.

We are friendly, fair and forward thinking with a can-do attitude. We collaborate to achieve, and pride ourselves on being trustworthy, progressive and impactful.

Our people are vital to our continued success and we are always looking to train and develop individuals who could be our future Partners and leaders.

Albert Goodman are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion amongst our people. We are an equal opportunities employer, as well as a Disability Confident Committed employer. We offer an environment where candidates and colleagues feel valued, and ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, race, religion or belief, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome applicants who can bring new perspectives and experiences, that not only help drive our business forward but make this an exciting firm to be part of.

What sets us apart

A career at Albert Goodman can be a varied and rewarding one. We embrace future change and development. By hiring from within and investing in a range of training programmes, we give you the chance to develop and evolve your career, no matter which route you want to take.

We form inclusive relationships that deliver. We celebrate difference and empower people to bring new ideas, solutions, and perspectives.

We make a positive difference to those with whom we work, as well as in our communities and the environment, and were immensely proud to have secured B Corp status in 2023.

We were named the Best Companies number one accountancy firm to work for in the UK in 2022, as well as a "World Class Place to Work" in 2024.

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