Job Description
Finance Assistant – Purchase Ledger
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Bradford on Avon, United Kingdom
About AB Dynamics
AB Dynamics is one of the world’s leading specialists in automotive test systems, supplying a range of advanced solutions including driving robots, ADAS soft crash targets and driving simulators to all major vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers globally. The company's unique technology is used for many applications including the development of autonomous vehicles.
Please note: This is a part-time position (20hrs per week).
Reporting to the Finance Transaction Manager and
supporting the Finance Department with processing invoices and expenses in accordance with Group policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurate and timely posting of supplier invoices to the purchase ledger
- Review of purchase invoice email inbox
- Perform accurate 3-way matching of purchase orders, invoices, and delivery receipts.
- Support and cover for supplier statement reconciliations.
- Support and cover for processing of staff expense claims in a timely manner
- Support and cover for the review and reconciliation of credit card statements. Entry of expense vouchers in purchase ledger.
- Review of outstanding GRN accruals, preliminary posted invoices and unauthorised invoices
- Supporting the sales ledger function during busy periods
- Support and cover for the update of the cash book and posting transactions in the ERP system.
- Dealing with discrepancies and problem solving.
- Being first point of contact for all relevant enquiries.
- Assist with audit queries
- Assist with monitoring and keeping the archives in a tidy state.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Previous experience as a Purchase Ledger Clerk.
- Accurate with an excellent eye for detail.
- Effective communication skills, with a good level of written and oral English, to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Be self-motivated and able to organise your time effectively.
- Ability to build a rapport with others.
Desirable
- Proficient Microsoft Office User
- Previous experience with using an ERP system
Person Specification
- Able to manage and prioritise multiple demands.
- Able to work with colleagues and customers at all levels.
- Flexible approach
- Good personal presence
Job Benefits
We are part of the AB Dynamics Group, an innovative, dynamic listed business with a friendly and supportive working environment. In addition to competitive salaries, our attractive benefits package includes:
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, which increases every 2 complete years up to a max of 32 days
- Up to 10% matched pension contributions, with option to salary exchange
- Private Medical Insurance – Family cover (Company funded benefit in kind)
- Life Assurance 6x salary
- Option to join Critical Illness Insurance, Dental Insurance and Health screening
- Income protection (Company funded)
- Enhanced parental leave
- EAP including mental, physical and financial wellbeing support
- Enhanced sick pay after 1 years’ service
- Volunteering days – up to 2 per year
At AB Dynamics Group we set ourselves ambitious objectives and strive to work according to our values of customers, people, diversity, innovation, excellence and responsibility. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We do not discriminate against staff based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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