Purchase Ledger Assistant

Job description

IM Group Services is the UK's largest family owned and operated shopping management company.

Formed in 2020 and built on a solid foundation of more than 60 years' experience in the property industry, we are passionate about transforming and enhancing retail spaces in an ever-changing and challenging marketplace.

We pride ourselves on our wide spectrum of services with specialist in-house teams collaborating on all assets to provide expertise in retail, commercial, leasing, operations. facilities management, marketing, and finance.

We are successful because we adopted a coordinated approach working with all our stakeholders.

We manage and operate a large number of shopping centres and we work with over a 3,000 retailers.

Our shopping centres are home to many big brands as well as local independents.

Our teams support our centres working with retailers on a local and national level. We support their local communities whilst providing the best environment and experiences for our shoppers.

Overview

We are seeking a punctual, reliable and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices, and ensuring timely payments to suppliers. This position requires strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail, as well as the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic environment.

Duties

• Process purchase invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Maintain the purchase ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded in a timely manner.
• Perform data entry tasks related to accounts payable and supplier payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies in a prompt manner.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports by providing necessary data and analysis.
• Utilise Sage 50 to manage financial records effectively.
• Collaborate with the finance team to reconcile the banks and produce inter-financial reports for key areas of the business.
• Support the finance team with ad-hoc tasks as required, contributing to a smooth workflow.

Experience

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven experience in a similar role within accounts payable or purchase ledger functions. Experience within a retail/property environment will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong data entry skills with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse financial information and generate insightful reports.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

Essential

• Experience of using Sage 50 and Excel.
• Punctual and attendance focused individual with a desire to progress in this role.
• Significant experience of managing multiple purchase ledgers and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience of telephone and administrational functions within a busy office.

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a thriving finance team while developing your skills further, we encourage you to apply for this position. This role will report directly into the Business Directors and the Finance Director. This is an incredible opportunity for the right person to increase their profile and career path.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Purchase Ledger: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Purchase Ledger: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person