Purchase Ledger

Our client, a reputable and award-winning commercial main dealer, is seeking to appoint an experienced Purchase Ledger for their busy accounts department. As a family-run business with an outstanding reputation and expanding customer base, this opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with solid accounts payable experience within the automotive or commercial vehicle sector.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of -30,000 per annum, with potential for additional earning opportunities
• Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Opportunity to work within a well-established, award-winning dealership group
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development
• Onsite parking at an accessible location in Southampton

Duties of a Purchase Ledger-:

• Reconciling supplier statements and liaising with suppliers to resolve discrepancies
• Assisting with the smooth operation of accounts for seven trading companies, including supplier and customer account reconciliation
• Processing purchase invoices efficiently and accurately
• Posting transactions from daily bank statements, including receipts and payments
• Preparing supplier payment runs on a monthly basis
• Posting purchase payments and issuing remittances promptly
• Performing bank reconciliations, including credit card transactions
• Posting and reconciling internal invoices and payments
• Setting up new customer accounts following application processing
• Supporting credit control by assisting with exceeding credit limits and liaising with customers to obtain funds
• Handling group credit control activities: posting remittances, managing queries, sending statements, and chasing overdue payments via phone and email
• Assisting with vehicle sales invoicing and purchase ledger documentation
• Providing support during audits and assisting with the preparation of annual accounts
• Collaborating closely with the Accounts Manager and supporting daily office functions

Requirements of a Purchase Ledger-:

• Proven experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable roles, ideally within the automotive or commercial vehicle sector
• Strong organisational skills and proficiency in relevant accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Confident communication skills, capable of liaising effectively with suppliers and internal teams
• Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently under deadlines
• Knowledge of VAT procedures and credit control processes is advantageous
• Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential

If you are eager to join a reputable dealership and develop your career within automotive finance, we want to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant environment with a supportive team.

Contact Martin Bane, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Southampton and Hampshire today to discover more about this fantastic-Purchase Ledger opportunity.

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