Purchase Ledger Clerk

The Job Role

If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you.  We are a family run business with over 5 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers.

Currently we are looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to provide support to the Accounts Department.

Role Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices against orders.
• Matching purchase invoices to receipts from goods inwards.
• Inputting invoices onto monthly daybooks in excel.
• Assisting and managing bi-weekly payment runs.
• Producing and sending remittances.
• Entering transactions onto ledger spreadsheets.
• Dealing with supplier queries and resolving issues over the telephone or email.

Job requirements:

• Previous Bookkeeping experience is preferrable but not essential, as training can be provided.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel is essential, and the ability to work accurately and methodically.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.  
• Ability to work with complete accuracy.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking.
• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).
• Casual dress.
• Company social events.
• Opportunity for company bonuses.
• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).
• Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.
• Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.

We have a positive, professional and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candidate.

• Full time position.       
• Hours are based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 4.30 pm with half an hour each day for lunch.  No weekend, evening or bank holiday working.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Free internal training provided as required.
• Opportunities to progress, promote internally and up skill.

Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.