At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier invoices and build strong relationships to ensure smooth payment processes.
- Company: Join Panda, a dynamic company committed to diversity and community.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in finance with potential for career growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to contribute ideas for process improvements in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values efficiency and innovation in financial processes.
- Qualifications: Experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable, and strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About The Role
Location: Bromborough
Department: Finance
Reports to: Purchase Ledger Manager
As a Purchase Ledger Assistant at Panda, you will play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently in line with agreed payment terms, company policies, and financial controls. Reporting to the Purchase Ledger Manager, you will manage your own portfolio of suppliers, building strong working relationships to resolve queries quickly and support the smooth running of the purchase-to-pay process.
The Role
- Take ownership of a designated portfolio of suppliers, developing strong working relationships and understanding their invoicing practices to ensure efficient invoice processing.
- Process supplier invoices accurately, ensuring all invoices are supported by an approved purchase order or other authorised documentation.
- Prepare supplier statement reconciliations to maintain accurate accounts and minimise outstanding accruals.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to resolve invoice and payment queries in a timely manner.
- Escalate ongoing supplier issues or concerns to the Purchase Ledger Manager where appropriate.
- Ensure supplier payments are made within agreed payment terms to maintain positive supplier relationships and avoid service disruption.
- Respond professionally to supplier enquiries via telephone and email.
- Assist with the preparation and processing of supplier payment runs.
- Support the wider Purchase Ledger team to ensure business requirements and deadlines are met.
- Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and contribute ideas that enhance efficiency, accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain accurate financial records and adhere to company policies and internal controls at all times.
What We’re Looking For
- You will likely have previous experience working within a busy purchase ledger or accounts payable environment processing high volumes of invoices.
- A good understanding of the purchase-to-pay process and the ability to identify and resolve issues that may delay invoice processing.
- Experience using Sage 200.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- AAT qualification or currently studying towards AAT.
- Experience using Sage CRM and AMCS.
Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve.
Purchase Ledger Assistant employer: Panda Ireland
Panda Ireland is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Grantham where innovation meets sustainability. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering personal and professional growth while contributing to meaningful projects in the waste management sector. With a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork, Panda Ireland cultivates a supportive culture that values each team member's contributions.
