Job Description
Purchase Ledger Controller/Finance Assistant (part time)
Line Manager: Finance Director
Salary: £22,000 - £25,000 Dependent on experience
Job Type: Part Time (3 days per week). Permanent
Based: Holmfirth Huddersfield
The Company
At Yorkshire Country Properties we have a reputation for building desirable homes, with a modern approach to living. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and quality craftmanship, which is a hallmark of our success.
Our business, and the home building sector in general, are growing rapidly. We have secured a healthy local pipeline and our strong 5-year projections will enable us to develop many more sites within the Yorkshire area, and beyond.
We have a strategic partnership with the Dominvs Group, which is a privately owned, trusted group of companies focused on the hotel, residential and commercial real estate sectors.
Our differentiation stems from our ability to approach each project individually and identify the optimal strategy to maximise value. We combine a highly knowledgeable team with trusted partnerships, and in doing so have built a reputation for quality throughout the industry.
The Purchase Ledger Controller/Finance Assistant is a new role that will be pivotal in assisting the Finance Director and Commercial team as YCP continues its journey for growth and success.
Purpose of the Purchase Ledger Controller Role:
We are a rapidly expanding business that is looking to provide an exciting opportunity to a strong Purchase Ledger Controller/Finance Assistant to provide invaluable support to the team.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities of the Purchase Ledger Controller:
Daily tasks:
* Processing Invoices - ensuring costs are authorised and posted to the correct locations.
* Dealing with PO queries.
* Dealing with suppliers including incoming and outgoing phone calls.
* Selecting invoices/preparing for payment runs.
* Filing/housekeeping.
* Posting payments on to SAGE.
* Sending out remittances.
* Bank Reconciliations and general bookkeeping
* General administration to help the team.
Monthly tasks:
* Supplier statement reconciliations.
* Month end - ensuring everything is up to date for month end close down.
* CIS - subcontractors tax monthly submissions/reconciliations.
* VAT Returns - monthly and quarterly
* Intercompany reconciliation sheet - ensure ledgers reconcile with the other group company. Reasons for anything outstanding.
* Reviewing open PO reports and closing any where appropriate.
* Intercompany Recharges
Ad hoc tasks:
* Assist in ad hoc reporting and analysis.
* Provide support for colleague out of office including sickness, absence cover.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes of the ideal Purchase Ledger Controller:
* An absolute desire to learn and success within Finance.
* Previous experience in Purchase Ledger essential
* Experience in CIS and dealing with subcontractors essential
* IT skills including database work and MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Highly numerate and literate with a keen eye for the detail
* Must have excellent communication skills - must be a confident and competent individual who is able to deal with colleagues outside of the Finance team.
* Experience using SAGE desirable.
* Must be a team player, working and supporting all colleagues.
* Must be proactive with the ability to use own initiative for broadening expertise and experience.
* Highly organised with the ability to meet deadlines.
* Must be trustworthy to work in a confidential environment