Purchase Ledger Clerk / Administrator

Who are we?

Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982. Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South-West of England. We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations.

We are looking for a part-time purchase ledger administrator

What are our core values?

If these values align with yours you are in the right place!

Honesty - We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy.

Family values - We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect.

Hardworking - We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it.

Reliability - We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word.

Environmental sustainability - We aim to minimise the impact that our company has on the environment by reducing emissions and waste, and recycling a large proportion of our waste (90% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come.

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 dependent on experience (pro-rata) 
Hours: Part time or full time can be tailored to suit successful applicant.

The successful applicant will ideally have 2 + years of purchase ledger experience. Further qualifications are beneficial but not a necessity. 

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Entering GRN’s to the ledger against purchase orders
• Processing invoices against Purchase orders, having competency in checking prices / rates from the invoice to the purchase order
• Contacting suppliers with invoice queries and following up on these queries
• Reconciling purchase ledger balances with supplier statements
• Sending invoices for authorisation and dealing with various departments within Smiths Gloucester’s Group
• Printing invoices on a daily basis and preparing for posting to the ledger
  
• Previous experience in a purchase ledger role
  
• Strong IT, numeracy and analytic skills, with great attention to detail
  
• The ability to prioritise and work efficiently, with a positive and can-do attitude
  
• Ability to build relationships, both with customers and operational managers, using excellent communication skills
  
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn and develop
  
• Able to work on own and as part of a small team

What can we offer you?

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Corporate gym membership discount

Staff discount on skip hire

Progression opportunities

Unlimited access to mental health support

Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you.