Purchase Ledger Assistant

**About the company**

This is great opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a successful and global company, based at our Head Office in Christchurch, Dorset.

Solent Group was founded over 25 years ago with the vision to deliver, without compromise, an innovative portfolio to the Global Retail Industry. We work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Snacking and Confectionary, Health & Beauty, Household, Pet Grooming and Reusable Bags.

We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis - we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category.

**Scope and Relationships**

To support the Purchase Ledger Manager maintaining Supplier accounts, inputting invoices, obtaining authorisations, reconciling statements and arranging payments. Provide support to ensure invoices are recorded accurately, authorised in line with company procedure and paid within terms to help maintain a good relationship with our suppliers. Communicate with the wider teams to ensure invoices are agreed and signed off, to ensure costs can be controlled.

**Main Responsibilities**
- Check purchase invoices are correct, agree to standard costs and obtain relevant authorisation
- Input purchase invoices to SAP, checking the correct nominal code
- Obtain supplier statements monthly and reconcile to the purchase ledger in time for the monthly management accounts.
- Chase for missing invoices, and notify the Management Accountant of any unobtainable documents
- Ensure supplier accounts are reconciled and any debit balances are investigated.
- Maintain a schedule of purchase invoices in query
- Provide Purchase Ledger Manager with a weekly Creditor snapshot, highlighting any problem accounts, and a monthly, detailed Creditor report of outstanding balances with details of issues
- Prepare the weekly/monthly payment run schedule for the Purchase Ledger Manager
**Experience**
- SAP experience an advantage but not essential
- Previous Purchase Ledger experience
- Ability to manage a number of tasks simultaneously
- Good organisational skills
**Key competencies and skills**
- Ability to manage a number of tasks simultaneously
- Ability to reconcile multiple accounts and transactions
- Ability to deal with multiple companies and intercompany transactions
- Attention to detail
- Good reporting skills
- Good organisational skills
- Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize
- Common sense and logic
**Personal Profile**
- Must be flexible and positive towards change
- Able to communicate clearly and concisely with suppliers and colleagues
- Remain composed and supportive during high pressure situations
- Easily approachable and receptive of new ideas
**In turn we offer**:

- Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
- 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
- Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
- Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff
- Great learning and development and progression opportunities
- Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Generous Company Sick Pay
- Pension Scheme Contribution
- Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Dress down Fridays
- Free parking on Christchurch Quay
- Fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, fruit, a wide selection of teas and coffee, and monthly office treats, such as toasty Tuesdays, free lunch Fridays, local breakfast run Thursdays.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £22,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Performance bonus

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

- Can you please confirm your salary expectations for this role?
- Can you please confirm your notice period?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)
**Experience**:

- Purchase ledger: 1 year (preferred)
- SAP: 1 year (preferred)