Purchase Ledger Specialist

Brook Street is excited to represent a dynamic company in the environmental engineering sector, seeking a Purchase Ledger Specialist to join their team at their headquarters in Cookstown. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary that is negotiable based on experience and is perfect for individuals looking to thrive in a fast-paced financial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Ledger Management: Ensure timely completion of sales invoices and manage customer accounts effectively.
• Invoice Collection: Confidently pursue outstanding invoices through telephone communication to maintain cash flow.
• Collaboration with Project Managers: Work closely with project managers to issue invoices and applications for payment promptly.
• Performance Analysis: Assist with sales KPIs, generate reports, conduct analyses, and investigate old balances.
• Payment Negotiation: Negotiate payment terms and milestones, building project-specific forecasts for payments.
• Cash Forecasting Support: Contribute to the development of company-wide cash forecasts.
• System Implementation: Support the implementation of SAGE SICON and assist in developing more efficient systems.
• Nominal Ledger Review: Participate in reviewing the nominal ledger, including VAT nominal accounts.
• KPI Development: Collaborate with the Finance Director to create new KPI reporting systems that enhance timely reporting on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Monthly Management Accounts: Assist in producing monthly management accounts under tight deadlines.

Experience and Qualifications

• Driving License: A full driver's license is essential for this role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is required.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication abilities with a focus on problem-solving in daily operations.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to improve reporting systems.

Desirable Criteria

• Familiarity with SAGE 200 and SICON modules is preferred but not mandatory, as training will be provided.

This position represents an exciting opportunity within a rapidly evolving business environment where growth is a top priority.

Benefits

• Death in service plan at three times gross salary.
• Workplace pension contribution of 3% from the employer.
• Option for private medical coverage, including family members.
• 30 days of paid holidays annually.
• Opportunities for training days and courses aligned with business needs.
• Engaging employee events such as Christmas celebrations and pizza days.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge in a growing company, we encourage you to apply! For further information, please contact Jake Knocker.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.