Part-Time Purchase Ledger Assistant

H.W. Martin Holdings Limited

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Head of Finance

Location: Blackwell, Derbyshire (J28, M1)

Hours: Part-Time Minimum 25 Hours

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Additional benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays (pro rata based on days worked), Fully Paid Company Pension, Life Assurance, Discretionary Bonus, Employee Assistance Programme

About the H. W. Martin Group: The Martin Group of Companies (est. 1976) provide specialist services to the construction and waste recycling industries, through a trained and certificated workforce of over 1,600 delivering works and support services from design, through to build and onward maintenance. With a turnover of more than £300m and a fleet of over 500 vehicles we are a major contributor in our fields of expertise.

Job Purpose: To provide efficient and accurate support to the Purchase Ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices and credit notes are processed correctly and in a timely manner. The role will involve processing supplier invoices, maintaining supplier accounts, reconciling supplier statements and assisting with supplier payment runs. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries and ensure the smooth running of the purchase ledger.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving, checking and processing supplier invoices and credit notes onto the accounting system.
• Ensuring invoices are correctly coded to the appropriate nominal ledger codes, departments and contracts.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies.
• Dealing with supplier queries relating to invoices, outstanding balances and payments.
• Preparing and processing weekly and monthly supplier payment runs, ensuring invoices are paid in accordance with agreed payment terms.
• Ensuring supplier accounts are accurate and kept up to date.
• Assisting with month-end purchase ledger procedures.
• Maintaining accurate electronic records and supporting documentation.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Organised and methodical.
• Reliable and conscientious.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proactive when dealing with queries.
• Professional when communicating with suppliers.
• Able to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Next Steps: If you like the sound of a career with us, send us a copy of your CV and a short letter detailing why you think you would be a great catch. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any suitably qualified persons. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice to see how we manage your data, which can be found on our website.