We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant to join our Commercial Client Accounting team based in either Birmingham or Oxford. The post holder and will be responsible for managing the process of supplier payments in a smooth and timely fashion and will ensure the provision of the highest level of service to all stakeholders. Additionally, the post holder will actively contribute to the development of the Commercial Client Accounting team by actively developing long-term, positive working relationships with team members, clients and all stakeholders within the wider Carter Jonas team.

KEY TASKS:

* Invoice processing ensuring accurate coding to the general ledger

* Recharges to tenants

* Responsibility for preparation of weekly payment runs and remittances to suppliers

* Hold or release invoices for payment in accordance with agreed supplier terms and internal controls

* Maintain organised and timely filing of all invoices, related transactions and vendor communications

* Handling purchase ledger related queries and liaising with suppliers both via email and phone where necessary to investigate and resolve

* Organise and plan workload effectively; raise any concerns or issues early

* Proactively review and resolve creditor balances, focusing on debit balances and invoices that are not approved and reconciling as needed

* Identify, design and make recommendations to improve the running of the function

* Develop long-term, positive working relationships with internal and external customers and ensure they receive effective and efficient support

* Create and maintain creditor accounts on database following RICS client monies regulations

* Support other members of the client accounts team and provide cover in periods of absence of other team members.

WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL?

If you are an ambitious and effective individual with an eye for numbers and detail, we want to hear from you. You will have prior experience in accounts payable and the ability to work to deadlines, strong communication skills and a good understanding of IT systems including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Previous experience gained within the property industry is highly desirable.

WHY CHOOSE US:

We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.

As an equal opportunity employer, with the Investors in People Gold accreditation, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.

OUR VALUES:

* Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth

* Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable

* Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm