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Purchase Ledger Assistant

Employer
AVARA FOODS LIMITED
Location
Brackley, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
May 2, 2021

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Job Role
Accounts Payable
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Purchase Ledger Assistant - 9 Months Fixed Term Contract

Are you passionate about Finance? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience processing invoices?

As an inclusive, forward thinking business, we take pride in our approach to Finance across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our Finance Team, based at our Brackley site, Northamptonshire on a 9 Months Fixed Term Contract.

The Purchase Ledger Assistant will report into the Purchase Ledger Team Leader. This role is ideal for someone who is confident with numbers and looking for a new challenge or someone that is ready to take that next step in their career.

Purpose of the role:

As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will: accurately process supplier invoices, ensure that invoices are paid within required timescales and any queries are resolved as quickly as possible. No previous experience of working as Purchase Ledger Assistant is required as full training will be provided.

Your key responsibilities as Purchase Ledger Assistant will include:

    Ensuring invoices are processed accurately within payment termsMatching invoices to purchase orders and goods receiptsMaking enquiries where there are discrepancies and following up to ensure those queries are resolvedObtaining approvals and account codes for non-PO invoices, and processing for paymentEnsuring VAT is accurately enteredPerforming reconciliations of supplier statements to balances on the computer systemProcessing Agriculture Team and Mill invoices, as requiredProcessing utility bill payments, as required
What we are looking for:

    Ability to work on own initiative to prioritise own workloadExcellent numerical skills, with a high level of accuracyExcellent communication skills and a confident telephone mannerUnderstanding of the fundamentals of Purchase Ledger - DesirableComfortable working without supervisionExcellent organisational & problem-solving skillsAbility to work under pressureComputer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft, including Excel and Outlook
A little about us:

Avara Foods is one of the UK's largest food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the nation's most popular supermarkets and restaurants. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, which include feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories with associated transport and logistics functions that employ more than 7000 people. This is achieved by investing in people, utilising the latest technology and being uncompromising in our commitment to high quality and food standards.

All our facilities are Covid secure, with protective measures and precautions in place to keep our people safe which include:

    Virtual interview processDaily temperature screeningRolling out risk based Lateral Flow Testing across operational sitesSocial distancing measures - including floor markers and 2m separation where possibleScreens and barriers installed at workstations and canteensFace coverings required in all shared spacesIncreased cleaning regimes across sitesVirtual meetings and remote workingRolling out risk based Lateral Flow Testing across operational sites
What's in it for you?

As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:

    31 Days Holiday3% PensionLife InsuranceVarious lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources
If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.


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