Junior Purchase Ledger Controller

(12 month fixed term contract)

Job Summary

The primary function of this role is to support the company through the timely recording, management and payment of suppliers whilst maintaining the highest levels of customer service.

The role reports directly to the Transactional Finance Manager, is part of the overall Group Financial Controlling team and works closely with procurement and other internal stakeholders.

Imagine:

• This role is part of a small team responsible for various tasks relating to the Accounts Payable ledger. These include but are not limited to:
• Prompt and accurate processing of purchase invoices and credit notes received either directly from suppliers or accessed via supplier portals, ensuring appropriate approvals where required.
• Ensure timely posting and allocation of regular payments and reconciliation of supplier statements of account.
• Assist with payment runs, month end ledger “cut-off” procedures and the achievement of the associated deadlines.
• Proactive recording of purchase ledger activities and payment queries/issues including regular maintenance of purchase ledger reports to enable accurate, timely and realistic cash forecasting.
• Investigation of both internal and external supplier queries and responsible for coordinating the resolution of these in a professional manner.
• Maintenance f the team’s e-archives, including the daily scanning and filing of purchase documents and correspondence with suppliers.

But wait, there's more! You'll also:

• Supporting the Transactional Finance Manager and other purchase ledger controllers with additional tasks when required.

Here's what we're looking for:

• Previous experience in purchase ledger and an understanding of company procedures and systems would be an advantage but not essential.
• A good communicator combined with a positive, pragmatic and flexible attitude.
• Able to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines with a focus on quality and execution.

Bonus points:

• Competent to an intermediate level in MS Outlook, Word and Excel.

You will live and breathe our values - commitment, collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and inspiration.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after 5 years of employment), 2 volunteering days, 1 personal day plus bank holidays. We also provide a substantial benefits package which includes a company-matched pension, life assurance, enhanced parental leave policies, the option to buy extra leave, a cycle2work scheme and more. and a chance to work with a purpose-driven team.

Join us and make Trustmarque the place where everyone feels like they belong.

About Trustmarque

At Trustmarque, our vision is to enable organisations to harness the power of digital technology. For over 30 years, we have helped organisations in the public and private sectors to work smarter, run their business more effectively and unlock the value of their IT investments.

Our mission is to support our customers to buy and use innovative technology to positively impact local communities across the UK. We’re always evolving to keep up with the pace of change – to understand the technology solutions, licensing options and methodologies. Our customers come to us time and time again for collaborative transformation that helps them make better IT decisions for long-term success.

To learn more about the business, our services and what it is like to work with us please look at https://www.trustmarque.com/about-us/