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JOB TITLE                      Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant

Reporting to:                Management Accountant  

Responsible for:           Financial Tasks             

BLOC are looking for a Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant to join our team.  Within our award-winning company, we pride ourselves on being the best at what we do and put the customer at the heart of everything we do.  Most importantly we recognise that it’s the people that make the difference to our organisation.  So, are you ready for a new challenge?

What does this role contribute to the Company?

 are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant to join our dynamic finance team.  Working closely with the Management Accountant, the purchase ledger accounts assistant will specifically process AP Invoices, and manage all aspects of the creditor’s ledger while supporting with the day to day running of the finance department.  You will be highly organised, personable, have excellent interpersonal skills and able to work well as part of a wider team.

What we’ll ask of you:

• Process AP invoices and maintenance all aspects of the creditor’s ledger.
• Working with cross functional teams to ensure appropriate invoice authorisation.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies or obtain additional information.
• Prepare and process ad hoc manual payments.
• Schedule and coordinate payment runs and complete supplier statement reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile the Fixed Asset register.
• Bank Reconciliations.
• Assist in the month-end closing process.
• Prepare reports and analysis as required by the finance team.
• Assist with the statutory audit as required.
• Generate monthly reports on accounts payable aging and outstanding liabilities.
• Completion and submission of Vat returns, Intrastat, EC sales.
• Ad hoc duties as required to support the business

 What we are looking for:

 Essential

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Sage 50/Sage 200 experience

What we’ll offer you

In return we offer you the opportunity to work with one of the most dynamic companies in Northern Ireland, who have limitless ambitions for growth, and like to provide their employees with learning opportunities for progression and development.