Do you have Purchase ledger experience ?

Do you have Sales ledger experience ?

Are you looking for a role that allows you to combine the two ?

If YES then this role is for you !

I have an exciting opportunity to work for a growing company in Sittingbourne. They are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their expanding team.

The main responsibilities are:

1. Ensuring accurate Purchase and Sales Ledger transactions are maintained efficiently in the ledgers.
2. Efficiently reconciling supplier statements, making timely payments, taking advantage of supplier discounts as appropriate.
3. Assist in closing the month end in accordance with agreed timetables and producing appropriate reconciliations and reports.

The position in detail will cover the following responsibilities:-
1. Purchase Ledger
• Daily input of supplier invoices ensuring correct accounts are used, accurate VAT is calculated, with appropriate terms applied for discount purposes and all documents are correctly authorised
• Ensure that discounts are taken as cashflows permit, paying to agreed terms
• Monthly supplier reconciliations are undertaken
• Staff Expenses and credit cards are returned, checked for VAT compliance, are in accordance with the company’s expenses policy and are authorised appropriately
• Identify VAT and foreign deliveries considerations to ensure compliance with HRMC and other legislation requirements

2. Sales Ledger
• Reviewing daily S/L posting report to ensure accuracy of transactional items prior to posting to the ledger
• Input customer credit notes, ensuring all are authorised with correct details prior to raising
• Daily export download for stock sales form TOPS to Exchequer ensuring the reconciliation of any differences

3. Month End
• Efficiency in posting all purchase invoices to ensure a timely month end ledger close on the 4th working day


If you feel like this is the perfect role for you then I want to hear from you TODAY !!