Purchase Ledger Assistant

Claxton is a part of Acteon Group of subsea services businesses. We combine experienced Project Engineering and fast track Design and R&D capability with huge inventory of rapid call off tooling, to deliver to our clients. Across a vast array of drilling riser systems, well abandonment equipment and structures, Claxton delivers pragmatic, safe reliable solutions to the operating challenges faced by our clients. We have a Global team with a singular mission, to make our clients projects happen.

Claxton are looking to hire a Purchase Ledger Assistant on a part time (22.5 hours per week), permanent basis. Based at their facility in Great Yarmouth, the Purchase Ledger Assistant is to provide efficient and effective administration of the day to day Purchase Ledger function within the Finance Department, ensuring purchase invoices are processed and paid in a timely and accurate manner.

Duties & Main Responsibilities

• Matching purchase invoices with the relevant purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Reviewing the accuracy of purchase invoices.
• Following up on invoice discrepancies/disputes.
• Coding and inputting purchase invoices onto Navision.
• Obtaining relevant signatory approval for all purchase invoices.
• Review purchase invoice report and prioritize for payment.
• Creating payment runs for BACS, CHAPS, International and cheques as required.
• Assisting suppliers with their enquiries.
• Filing and administration of the Purchase Ledger function.
• Resolve problems and issues related to the purchase ledger function including liaising with other departments as required

Requirements

• Previous experience of a finance related role
• Working in a busy office environment and/or to tight deadlines
• Good organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise tasks
• Ability to input data accurately and process information in a methodical manner
• Computer literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Good interpersonal skills for liaising with both colleagues and supplier contacts
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem solver with a desire to see tasks through to completion