Purchase Ledger

Purchase Ledger

Advanced Childcare is a leading provider of residential childcare, fostering and education services for children and young people with EBD. With 27 Ofsted 'Outstanding’ Provider Awards Advanced Childcare are at the forefront in delivering high quality care and education.

The main duties are:

• Processing purchase orders ensuring that authorisation limits are adhered to
• Matching purchase order and invoices and posting invoices onto Sage 200 system
• Supplier payment runs (BACS and cheque)
• Monthly reconciliation of all supplier statements
• Following up queries with suppliers and staff
• Checking key invoices / accounts to ensure compliance with company policy and continuity of supply
• Month end process including accruals for management accounts
• Regular spend analysis and supplier reviews to ensure continuing best value
• Other ad hoc tasks as directed by the financial controller / finance director

      Key attributes:

• Minimum two years’ experience of working within a purchase ledger function
• Focus on accurate and timely processing, working to tight reporting deadlines
• Good team player
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Sound understanding of business processes
• Ability to manage a small team (management / supervisory experience preferred but not essential)
• Experience in the use of Sage 200 and Microsoft Office preferred
• Ambitious and keen to develop with a growing business, assuming greater responsibility as the business expands

To apply for this position please forward your current CV with salary details.

Advanced Childcare is an equal opportunities employer.