<p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Specialist for a temporary role near Cirencester.</p><p>Full time hours - 5 days office based, for 4 months.</p><p>Are you an experienced purchase ledger professional looking for a temporary opportunity?</p><p>We have a fantastic short-term role available that requires strong purchase ledger expertise and solid proficiency in Excel</p><p>As a Purchase Ledger Specilast you will have:</p><ul><li>Proven experience in purchase ledger processes, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliation, and managing accounts payable accurately.</li><li>Good Excel skills with the ability to work with spreadsheets.</li><li>Strong attention to detail in reviewing financial data and maintaining supplier records.</li><li>Available to work on-site for 5 days per week for the duration of this four-month temporary role.</li><li>Excellent communication and organizational skills.</li><li>Manage day-to-day purchase ledger operations, including invoice matching and payment processing.</li><li>Work with suppliers to resolve discrepancies efficiently and maintain positive relationships.</li><li>Prepare reconciliation reports and support month-end close processes.</li><li>Utilise Excel for data analysis and reporting to enhance accuracy and streamline processes.</li><li>Collaborate with the finance and procurement teams to ensure smooth operations.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci43NjY4NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE This position provides critical support to the Manager, Financial Reporting, focusing on the delivery of high-quality financial reporting and the maintenance of a strong internal control framework. The role ensures accurate accounting treatment and facilitates ongoing process improvements in a fast-paced, evolving, and expanding organisation. ________________________________________ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Responsible for financial reporting tasks during month-end and quarter-end, in line with applicable procedures, controls, and accounting regulations (primarily US GAAP). o Assist in preparing reportable figures for assigned areas. o Support the audit process, track KPIs on deliverables, and ensure deadlines are met. o Collaborate with other teams to ensure completeness and accuracy in reporting. * Support quarterly and annual external reporting requirements in accordance with regulatory standards and internal controls (e.g. SOX). o Maintain compliance with internal control procedures and update process documentation where necessary. * Assist with the preparation and audit of annual statutory accounts for individual subsidiaries and consolidated group accounts, in line with local accounting standards (e.g. UK IFRS). * Own and manage the fixed asset register for the UK entity, ensuring full compliance: o Review and approve asset additions, disposals, and transfers. o Execute monthly depreciation runs and reconcile fixed assets across the group. o Perform impairment reviews and support asset audits. * Manage and reconcile prepayment balance sheet accounts across all relevant entities: o Review transactions for accuracy and completeness. o Perform monthly reconciliations and identify missed or incorrect entries. * Oversee inventory and stock movement reconciliation between group companies and third-party locations: o Ensure completeness and accuracy in stock receipts and dispatches. o Coordinate with relevant teams to support accurate inventory reporting. * Complete all required government and statistical reporting (e.g. monthly, quarterly, and annual returns) in a timely manner. * Identify and implement process improvements across finance operations while maintaining a strong control environment. * Perform other duties as needed, which may include: o Supporting the finance dashboard with KPI tracking. o Preparing balance sheet reconciliations. o Providing ad hoc analysis and support to the Manager and wider finance team. ________________________________________ PERSON SPECIFICATION Experience & Knowledge Essential: * Strong understanding of financial accounting principles. * Awareness of internal control frameworks (e.g. SOX). * Excellent attention to detail and time management. * Experience using ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, NetSuite or equivalent). * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-changing environment. Desirable: * Exposure to financial reporting and basic statutory accounts preparation (from practice or industry).</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bGlzYS5oYXl3YXJkLjU4NjQwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>For specific AR/AP accounts:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Monthly sales invoice creation and distribution</li><li>Supplier invoice processing</li><li>Reconciling accounts receivable (debtors) matching cash and bringing them up to date.</li><li>Chasing outstanding debts</li><li>Processing and reconciling staff expenses using Pleo</li><li>Dealing with unallocated and misallocated payments</li><li>Providing copy documents, including invoices and statements</li><li>Working with internal departments to resolve aged debt issues.</li><li>Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations</li></ul><ul><li>Match payments to open invoices</li><li>Payment of suppliers via bank transfer</li><li>Processing payments every two weeks in accordance with supplier's payment terms</li><li>Deal with supplier invoice queries</li><li>Regularly review Aged Creditors reports</li><li>Ensure compliance with Finance Month End timetables</li><li>Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis including providing information as requested for year-end audits</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate would have the following skills/ qualifications:</p><ul><li>Attention to detail and discretion are pre-requisites</li><li>1-3 years finance experience</li><li>AAT preferred</li><li>Positive character with the drive to investigate, understand and resolve issues</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work as part of a finance team and improve processes</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li><li>Understanding of VAT recovery processes</li></ul><p><strong>Other/ benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>20 days holiday per year, plus an extra day for your birthday</li><li>An extra day holiday for every five years of service</li><li>Auto enrolment pension</li><li>Team member of the quarter bonus for winning employee</li><li>Discretionary, performance related bonus of up to 10% per year</li><li>One day per week working from home (may not be possible during the training/probation period)</li><li>Onsite physio and wellbeing consultant</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Death in service cover</li><li>Private medical insurance</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNTU0NzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Exciting opportunity for a Finance Systems Accountant (or Finance Systems Analyst / Support) to join a public sector organisation based in Swindon, offering up to £38,000 plus excellent benefits (including generous pension and holiday leave, as well as flexible/hybrid working)</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Systems Accountant, you'll join a small team responsible for supporting various financial systems. Responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>resolving support issues, working closely to support finance & accounting teams</li><li>troubleshooting issues, interrogating and manipulating MS SQL database</li><li>maintain and develop financial systems</li><li>develop reports (creating, maintaining, enhancing reports - Crystal Reports, XQuery)</li><li>Excel based reporting</li><li>work with external suppliers, helping implement new releases and identifying areas for improvement</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>Applicants for the Finance Systems Accountant role will have:</p><ul><li>experience of supporting finance systems / ERP </li><li>experience of financial and/or performance reporting</li><li>technical skills with MS SQL, Crystal Reports, XQuery etc. </li><li>strong communicator and collaboration skills </li><li>experience of working with a service desk tool (e.g. ServiceNow, Jira etc.) </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>On offer</strong></p><p>Salary of £35-38,000 depending on experience plus excellent benefits including a generous pension scheme (28% employer contribution), annual leave entitlement (28 days plus bank holidays), flexible & hybrid working, </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGV0ZXIuZWx3YXJkLjIzNzY0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
