Purchase and Sales Ledger Administrator

Elevation Recruitment Group are currently recruiting for an energetic all round Purchase and Sales Ledger Administrator who is keen to make a move to a successful market leading business in Rotherham. The company has a strong global presence and their head office location is based out of modern offices with car parking and close to the Rotherham City Centre.

Working as part of a small team, you report directly to the Finance Team Leader, performing an all round accounting role with duties to include:-

Purchase ledger
*Processing of invoices adhering to set procedures
*Identification of problems and where possible resolving of these
*Ensure distribution rules are kept up to date to ensure efficient and timely approval of invoices
*Preparation and completion of weekly international and monthly UK supplier payments
*Keep Purchase and Sales Ledger Team Leader aware of issues on a timely basis


Sales ledger
*Processing of receipts adhering to set procedures
*Follow up with customers prior to overdue debts
*Investigate the creditworthiness of potential new customers
*Monitor, review and amend credit limits for existing customers
*Keep Purchase and Sales Ledger Team Leader aware of issues on a timely basis


General
*Provide general assistance in the finance department
*Identification of appropriate KPIs to monitor and drive improvements in the effectiveness of the purchase and sales ledger function
*Continuous review of procedures and implementation of improvements
*To carry out any other tasks requested by the Purchase and Sales Ledger Team Leader


The following skills and attributes are a pre-requisite to be considered for this role:

*Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) Grade B English and Maths
*Familiarity with purchase ledger and sales ledger
*AAT qualification will be advantageous
*IT Skills including ability to utilise MS Office & Windows environment
*Ability to use an integrated accounts package
*Demonstrate knowledge of accounting principles to understand the role of the finance department

This is a unique opportunity to join a business at an exciting growth phase and would allow you to develop along with the company in an all round support role in finance.

If you match the specified criteria and you are interested in discussing the position in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact us today.

Elevation Accountancy & Finance focuses on the recruitment of talented Accountancy and Finance professionals across all levels, from entry level trainees through to post qualified accountants.