As our business continues to grow and our company operations expand, this integral new role will be to administer the purchase ledger function and also ensure that robust purchase ledger controls and best practices are maintained. This will include processing supplier invoices and employee expenses and implementing planned process enhancements.

You will need to be extremely numerate, highly capable in Excel and experienced in all aspects of purchase ledger. Familiarity with Sage 200 and three way matching is desirable although not essential.

Job description

Main responsibilities:

  • Together with the Purchase Ledger Assistant, code and prepare all purchase invoices, cash expense claims and company credit card expense claims, and process them through the data entry and approvals processes.
  • Liaise with the Financial Accountant to implement three-way matching as the standard invoice process method.
  • Implement best practice relating to all purchase ledger controls and processes, to maximize process efficiency.
  • Ensure that robust and effective internal controls are maintained.
  • Provide other support to Financial Accounting as appropriate.

Experience and skills

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills:

  • Familiar with best practice relating to purchase ledger activities and related controls.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Highly experienced with Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience of Sage 200 and three-way matching desirable (not essential).

You will be:

  • Comfortable with implementing process change.
  • Highly numerate with an eye for detail.
  • Trustworthy and able to work in total confidence with financial data.
  • Warm and friendly with a positive attitude.
  • Able to remain calm and efficient under pressure.
  • Willing to undertake all levels of tasks.

To apply, please email your CV with a covering letter including current salary details and daytime telephone number to recruitment@lizearle.com or write to:

Katie Litchfield
People and Development Advisor
Liz Earle Beauty Co. Limited
The Green House Ryde
Isle of Wight PO33 1BD
Katie’s direct line telephone number is 01983 813571.

Liz Earle Beauty Co. is an equal opportunities employer.