Purchase Ledger Clerk

Due to continuing growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our team based at our Blackburn Head Office.

At Vital Energi, we're not just delivering low-carbon energy solutions, we're building a sustainable future. We're passionate about creating innovative solutions that will leave a positive impact for generations to come. Protecting our planet for future generations is our purpose, our why! Join us and be part of the movement that's shaping a cleaner, greener world!

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Finance team as a Purchase Ledger Clerk. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for accurately processing supplier invoices and ensuring vendors are paid on time. This will involve resolving queries efficiently, liaising with colleagues across the business, compiling supplier statement reconciliations and maintaining positive relationships with our supply chain to support smooth account management. You will also process employee expenses and company credit cards in line with company policy, ensuring colleagues are reimbursed promptly and accurately.

Our Finance team were recently awarded the Finance Team of the Year (20+ people) at the Northwest Finance Awards and this is a perfect opportunity for someone to further develop their career within an award winning Finance team. We are a team that fosters continuous internal progression and actively encourages internal promotion, providing plenty of opportunities to grow and advance within the organisation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Processing purchase invoices ensuring all delivery notes are received and approvals are in place
• Liaising with internal departments and suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies and queries
• Setting up new accounts and maintaining existing account details within Microsoft Dynamics
• Obtaining and reconciling supplier statements with top 20 Suppliers on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of accounts
• Raising Debit or Credit notes as and when required
• Processing expenses & credit cards on concur in line with the expense policy
• Ad-hoc tasks as and when required

What you will need:

• GCSE Grade 4 or above needed in Maths and English or equivalent
• AAT Level 3 or 4 (Desirable)
• Computer literate - with experience of spreadsheet and word processing being essential
• Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics and Jet Reports would be a distinct advantage
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role

Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Conscientious and enthusiastic in order to perform the role and assist other members of the team to achieve successful outcomes
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently when required

The Company:

Vital Energi is a major provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings.

We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster. With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.

The Package:

• Salary negotiable DOE
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays
• Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
• Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
• Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office
• EV charging points where possible

Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital & civil partnership status, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy & Maternity related or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.

Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time-limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK.