Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant

An exciting new Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant opportunity at DX!

Up to £34,000 per annum DOE - Monday-Friday - Office based

All about you

You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We love team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.

About us

We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.

What will it feel like to be part of our team?

At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We'll give you all the responsibility you need to develop yourself as an adaptable leader; with plenty of challenges to keep your career growing. If you want to develop your career, DX will provide the training and the opportunities! In addition, you will work with passionate and supportive people who are focused on meeting the DX Delivered Exactly promise.

Role summary - Purchase Ledger Assistant

• The role embraces all areas of purchase ledger activities including control accounts, supplier reconciliations, and weekly supplier and sub-contractor payments

• Timely processing and payments of weekly sub contractors’ self-billed invoices

• To provide high quality and proactive support to Central, Divisional, Fleet and Property Teams

• Active Team Player and supporting all project work and Purchase Ledger Supervisor

• It is essential that all tasks are carried out in a timely manner and to a high level of accuracy

• Good working knowledge of Excel

Main Responsibilities

• Processing of the weekly self-billed payments
• Processing of supplier invoices and payments
• Processing of staff expenses and mileage claims
• Completion of supplier reconciliations – open orders, Good Received Not Invoiced and supplier statements
• Working in collaboration with the Fleet Team, ensure all vehicle related invoices are processed on a timely basis
• Allocating direct debits, standing orders and faster payments
• Debit balances monitoring and resolution
• Ensure that all processing is in compliance with company’s authorities policy
• Maintain effective relations with the business by ensuring all queries are dealt with promptly and efficiently
• Maintain procedures documentation
• Provide holiday and sickness cover for the Teams

Personal Specifications, Skill sets

Previous experience of Purchase Ledger

Experience of high-volume data processing

Good working knowledge of Excel

Keen eye for detail

Active Team Player and supporting colleagues

Ability to work to tight deadlines

‘Quality in everything we do, get it right first time’ attitude

Be a Team player with an ability to follow procedures and guidelines to achieve successful team outcomes

Benefits:

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Long Service Recognition scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
• DX Discounts Portal
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!

We look forward to hearing from you!