Junior Purchase Ledger Assistant
About Us
Growing is in our nature. Over 40 years ago, we started life as a small family farm with a handful of people and a modest range of crops.
Today, we’re a global farming and food business working thousands of acres and employing thousands of people around the world to grow, process, pack and market a range of fresh produce.
Supplying our premium produce to some of the UK’s leading retailers and restaurants, we are very proud of what we do and how we do it. With our impressive green credentials, we truly are committed to sustainability, demonstrating continued investment in the latest technologies.
The Role
Applications are invited from committed, reliable, proactive individuals who are looking to begin a career in a fast paced, finance-based environment. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will be passionate about providing a first-class service at all times and be responsible for ensuring all tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner.
This represents a great opportunity to learn, grow & develop within a very busy organisation. You will be responsible for the initial processing of purchase invoices, transferring details onto our paperless software and distributing for authorisation.This position is a key and pivotal role, with additional duties supporting the team where required, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the department. You will be highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workload comfortably against tight deadlines.
Attention to detail is a must have, along with a proactive approach, PC Literate and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Key Responsibilities- Import invoices onto paperless software
- Register invoices on ERP system
- Use paperless system to distribute invoices for authorisation
- Reconciliations of supplier statements
- Assist senior members of purchase ledger team where required
- Maintain effective communication lines with internal and external customer
- Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, email and the internet
- Effective communication skills with people at all levels, both written and verbally
- Problem solving and analysis
- Excellent attention to detail
- Pro-active and self-motivated
- Investors In People Silver Award status.
- Company pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Benefits Platform
- Development opportunities
- Discounted leisure membership
- Discounted vegetable box scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
- Rapidly growing company
- Committed to Sustainability - Using our waste to power our site!