Sales and Purchase Ledger Assistant Full time

Are you passionate about the future of rail transport? Do you want to be part of a team that's shaping the next generation of trains using cutting-edge technology? Look no further! Join us as a Sales and Purchase Ledger Assistant. Our current depot locations are in Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leicester, Newcastle and Norwich offering a wide scope of opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in the UK Rail Industry. The successful candidate will be based at Liverpool City centre office or Newcastle, Gosforth Depot depending on their chosen location.

Sales and Purchase Ledger Assistant Full time

  • Liverpool or Newcastle, United Kingdom
  • Full time
  • Open-end
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Who we are:

SRSUK is a proud subsidiary of Stadler Rail AG Switzerland. At SRSUK we take pride in delivering high-class services for our modern trains across the UK. Our established presence in passenger rail, combined with our expanding expertise in freight rail, positions us as a leading service supplier in the UK rail industry. We are dedicated to continuous growth and technical innovation, in line with our ambitious business strategy.

Why Join Us:

Innovative Environment: Working in a fast paced, results orientated environment, you will proactively work alongside your team to ensure services are available.

Growth and Development: You will be part of a dynamic company committed to the development of our people, offering opportunities for learning and career development.

Passionate Team: You will manage a dedicated team working diligently to deliver and provide an essential service successfully collaborating with key stakeholders.

Customer-Centric Approach: You will work effectively to ensure the needs and expectations of our service users are supplied with the highest standards of service.

What We're Looking For: We're seeking proactive individuals who align with our company KPI's and values. If you are looking to make a difference and deliver high quality service then we want to hear from you.
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What We Will Offer You in Return:

• Competitive Salary
• 36 hour working week
• Salary sacrifice led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 10% upon successful completion of probation
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing program that supports employees with their physical and mental health
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Sick Pay.

Role Overview:

We are looking to recruit a Sales and Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely completion of the purchase ledger process, supporting the month-end procedures, and ensuring that all invoices are uploaded onto the relevant finance systems for payment. Additionally, the successful candidate will accurately raise sales invoices for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing both the sales and purchase ledger processes in their entirety
• Collaborating with managers to secure approvals and sign-off for payments
• Processing invoices using two separate systems
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Oversee customer invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timely billing to support with company working capital management
• Handling incoming mail
• Closing accounting periods and generating sales and purchase ledger reports
• Ensuring the correct application of payment terms
• Processing employee expense claims and credit card transactions through an online expense management platform, including review of VAT treatment and compliance with company policies
• Establishing new suppliers and conducting VAT checks
• Managing intercompany invoicing and quarterly reconciliations
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations.

Experience:

• 1-3 years experience.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong IT skills and use of different systems including excel
• Communication skills
• Working well in a team and on your own initiative.
• Qualified or Part Qualified AAT.

YOUR CONTACT PERSON

Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your online application.