Purchase Ledger Assistant in High Wycombe - Dreams Ltd

The Role

Job Purpose:

Working in our fast-paced Finance & Insights department, this is a crucial role in our Purchase Ledger team of 5 colleagues.  The Team works closely together, communicating daily on a variety of ledger related challenges.

Reports to:       Purchase Ledger Supervisor     

Location:          “Bedquarters”, High Wycombe              

Department:   Finance & Insights

What you`ll be doing day-to-day

• Accurately process all purchase ledger transactions; all transactions for allocated suppliers are matched to supporting documents (purchase orders / payment requests) and entered correctly onto the system.
  
• Coding / description of purchase orders are reviewed for accuracy before posting, any repeated errors reported to the management accountant and budget holders.
  
• Reconciliation to supplier statements.
  
• Proactive discussions across business areas to ensure purchase orders are raised, coded, and booked in on time.
  
• Act as a point of contact to support business teams on accurate costing to general ledger, cost centres and budget holders.
  
• Appropriate support is provided to the Purchase Ledger Supervisor, including the performance of any ad hoc duties, holiday cover within the team and annual audit requests.
  

The Person

This is the type of person we`re dreaming of:

• You will have had some ledger experience, ideally including stock processes, and be looking to widen your experience on more aspects of purchase ledger activity. 
  
• You will be wanting to join a great Dreams community with a passion for success
  
• Strong Microsoft skills
  
• Professional communication skills
  
• Accuracy, organising and time management skills, with adherence to controls and deadlines.
  

In your dream role, you’ll also receive:

- Discretionary annual bonus

- Huge staff discount, plus savings on restaurants, holidays, and shopping

- 24-hour Retail Trust helpline and resources

- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

- Free access to on-site gym

- Buy-in schemes for extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans

- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

- Free on-site parking

- Hybrid working with 3 days on-site per week

About Dreams

Since 1985, we've been making bedtimes better, and we're not hitting the snooze button anytime soon. Backed by Somnigroup, the world's largest bedding provider, we're proud to be the UK's most loved bed retailer.

At Dreams, you'll be part of a business where people come first, ideas are welcomed, and every dreamer makes a difference. If you're looking for a role where you can grow, make an impact and enjoy the journey, Dreams could be the perfect place for you.