How the role will make an impact:
The Purchase Ledger is responsible for managing and maintaining accurate records for Quanex Access Solutions. This role involves processing invoices, reconciling of accounts and ensuring timely payment to suppliers. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining financial stability and supporting the smooth operations of the business.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Processing and reconciling multi-currency invoices from suppliers for payment in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and adherence to the Quanex policies and controls.
- Liaising directly with suppliers, also with internal stakeholders to address and resolve and invoice related queries.
- Prepare and process payments to suppliers in accordance with payments terms, schedules and controls.
- Reconcile purchase ledger accounts regularly to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies or outstanding balances.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all purchase-related transactions, including invoices, payments and supplier details.
- Processing employee expenses in a timely way, ensuring compliance with the company policies.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency and/or reduce costs within the purchase ledger function.
- Ensure compliance with all Financial Regulations such as tax laws and auditing standards and Quanex controls and codes of practice.
- Provide wider support to the finance team as needed, including month-end and year-end closing procedures in addition to any ad-hoc requirements.
Key Skills:
- Previous experience in a similar finance or accounting role with a focus on purchase ledger activities.
- Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements relevant to purchase ledger operations.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Proficient in using accounting software with experience of NetSuite and/or Sage L500 an advantage as well as Microsoft Excel for analysis and reporting.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a matrix organisation.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing business needs.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Pension match up to 7%
- 4 x Salary Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free Eye Tests
- Subsidised Canteen
- Volunteering and Team Building Days
About Us:
We are not just another manufacturing company; we are part of something bigger!
We are Quanex, a global, publicly traded manufacturing company serving OEMs in the fenestration, hardware, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, security, and outdoor products markets.
This position is based at our ACCESS SOLUTIONS site.
Access Solutions provides a total manufacturing solution for roof, ceiling, wall and floor access products to the commercial construction industry.
Our mission is to positively impact our customers, employees and shareholders and put them at the centre of everything we do, through innovation technology and best-in-class customer service.
Health & Safety Responsibilities:
At Quanex, the health and safety of our employees are our top priorities. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment by adhering to the highest safety standards and regulations. Through comprehensive training, regular safety checks, and open communication, we ensure that every team member feels confident and protected while performing their duties. We continuously strive to minimise risks, promote well-being, and encourage a culture of safety across all levels of our organisation.
Join us and be part of a team where your safety is as important as your success.