Purchase Ledger (Part Time)

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Birmingham Airport is the UK’s seventh largest with 30 airlines serving over 120 destinations direct and onwards to over 400. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic 13m customers a year flew in and out of BHX. Going forward we project growth to more than 18m customers a year by 2033 – by which time we will be connected to central London by HS2 trains in just 37 minutes and aim to have become a net zero carbon airport.

Our purpose is: Proud of Every Journey. That means everyone at the airport and the 100 organisations operating on the airport site, taking pride in getting customers safely, punctually, and comfortably from A to B.

By creating a kind, values-driven environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their best to work, we will retain and develop our people – and deliver on our purpose. Our seven pillars, Growth, Customer, Neighbour, Efficiency, People, Safety & Security and Carbon, support the strategic output of the company.
Our values – Curious, Dedicated, Inclusive, Respectful & Supportive guide how our colleagues treat each other as we serve customers with safety & security as our top priority.

Summary of the role
• As part of the Financial Accounting team, reporting to the Purchase Ledger Supervisor, this role will support the Purchase Ledger function, ensuring efficient and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments, including prompt query resolution and account reconciliations.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Liaising on a daily basis with the Purchase Ledger Supervisor, working collaboratively to meet deadlines and prioritising tasks
• Responsible for accurate recording and matching of purchase invoices to purchase orders
• Preparing invoice payment runs in line with agreed terms
• Responsible for prompt resolution of supplier queries
• Liaising with colleagues internally for actions required
• Accurate recording of actions against supplier accounts
• Supplier statement monitoring and reconciliation
• Maintaining good supplier relations for supply chain continuity
• Awareness of company payment practices and performance, striving for improvement
Candidate requirements
• GCSE qualifications in English, Maths and IT (preferably grades A or B)
• Experience in a corporate environment
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of the purchase ledger function including elementary knowledge of accounting for VAT, taxable expenses and CIS
• Experience of working as part of a small team
• Experience and competent in using IT applications e.g. Microsoft Office and finance systems
• Maintain a patient and professional approach/manner and demonstrate the company values
• Self-organised to achieve deadlines
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Effective communicator
• Ability to apply problem solving techniques
• Flexible and adaptable with a positive attitude

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