JTL is one of the largest work-based training providers in England and Wales. But dealing as we do with more than 3,000 businesses and over 7,000 learners, our success depends crucially on the skills of a highly skilled Accounts Department - and you could now join our team in a Hybrid role.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to support a dedicated purchase ledger function and work as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient and accurate service at all times. This will entail matching invoices to purchase orders, chase relevant departments on any queries relating to invoices. In addition, you will be required to reconcile statements, process payment runs and respond to supplier queries in a timely manner. You will be required to assist the Senior Manager with monthly prepayments and accruals.
With good GCSE Maths (A-C or equivalent), previous experience within a similar Finance role is essential, it’s desirable if are full or part-qualified AAT accountant with income/sales ledger experience gained in an accounts department. A working knowledge of computerised accounts programmes, especially Sage, is essential - and your good IT skills will ideally include competence in Excel. As you would expect, excellent communication, attention to detail and teamwork skills are vital in this role.
In return, we can promise you an attractive salary, benefits including a pension and life assurance, ongoing development, and a genuinely supportive working environment.
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. JTL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values
A DBS disclosure will be required.
Job Purpose:
To undertake routine duties in support of the Finance function and maintain an accurate purchase ledger within Sage X3.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
• Accurately match invoices to Purchase Orders on X3.
• Chase relevant departments when invoices are received without a PO or when items need receipting.
• Administer the processing of payments to colleges,
• Administer payments by Direct Debit ensuring they are accurately recorded.
• Reconcile supplier statements raising any discrepancies with the supplier.
• Process payment runs (BACS) in accordance with supplier payment terms.
• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records, reconciling supplier accounts monthly.
• Respond to supplier queries in a timely manner.
• Assist the Senior Manager Accountant Controller with monthly prepayments and accruals.
• Actively engages in other such duties, under the discretion of the Purchase Ledger Supervisor as and when necessary.
• All duties will extend across the JTL Group and will include CompEx Certification Limited, Develop Training Limited and JTL.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements:
• Previous experience within a similar Finance role.
• GCSE Maths 4 and above (A-C) or equivalent.
• Good IT skills, including use of Excel.
• SAGE knowledge.
Desirable:
• AAT qualified, or studier.
Contacts:
Internal:
Accounts
Regional Managers
Training Officers
External:
Suppliers
JIB, EAL, City & Guilds
Competencies
7 Core Competencies:
Customer Focus Level 1
Communication Level 1
Teamwork Level 1
Planning & Organising Level 1
Achieving Results Level 1
Adaptability Level 1
Quality Standard Level 1
1 Role-Specific Competency
Accuracy Level 1
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