We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant/Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team. The Company is the Holding Company for a Group of Engineering Companies. This role will provide support to both trading Companies within the Group – Fox-VPS Ltd (Camberley) and Precision Aluminium Casting & Engineering Ltd (Southampton).
You will be computer literate, diligent, with a proactive attitude and a desire to develop professionally. You will be an integral member of the business, and your professionalism and commitment will be essential in assisting us to continue to grow as a business.
The role will be hybrid working 39 hours a week Monday to Friday with at least 1 day in the offices in Southampton and Camberley. Start and finish times can be fairly flexible
Responsibilities
- Posting Purchase Ledger invoices into the MRP system matching them off against GRN’s (c75 a day)
- Keeping on top of invoice queries with the operations teams
- Preparing payment runs
- Making adhoc payments to proforma suppliers or suppliers if requested outside of the payment run timelines
- Communicating with suppliers through emails and telephone
- Running the sales invoices
- Continuous improvement of the processes
Skills
- Ideally you will have experience within the manufacturing industry as a purchase ledger clerk for a minimum of 3 years
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- Microsoft Office skills including excel
- Ability to work independently
- Proficiency in accounts payable processes and familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage is highly desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with suppliers and internal teams.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles is an advantage but not essential.
If you are enthusiastic about numbers and have a keen interest in accounting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Are you happy to attend either business as required (Camberley and Southampton)?
Experience:
- Purchase Ledger: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southampton SO14 5QA
