Purchase Ledger Coordinator

FinTech RS are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Purchase Ledger Coordinator (Supervisor) based in Aberdeen City Centre. This is a permanent, full time position, with Hybrid working available.

Main duties include: 

• Direct line management and co-ordination of Purchase Ledger Assistants, which includes assessing training needs, mentoring and coaching as required

• Manage all queries from internal and external stakeholders through to resolution

• Daily monitoring of Purchase Ledger log and various P&L ledgers

• KPI reporting and monitoring 

• All purchase ledger administration including logging, posting and payment of invoices

• Daily reconciliation of payments to ensure accuracy and timely allocations

• Regular monitoring of debit balances to ensure timely resolution

• Coordination and close out of month end processes and routines to strict deadlines

• Calculation of monthly accruals and prepayments

• Balance sheet reconciliation

• Calculation and submission of quarterly VAT returns

• Forecasting of purchase ledger cash requirements

• Assist in ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures

• Assist as required in internal or external audit processes

• Proactively support continuous improvement of purchase ledger processes and systems

• Create and maintain an effective and positive working relationship between purchase ledger and the wider business

• Provide assistance in other areas of finance as required

Suitable candidates should have the following: 

• Strong background in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger focused roles in busy, fast paced environments

• Experience of managing a team 

• Ability to multi-task and handle a high volume workload, maintaining accuracy throughout