Tessenderlo Group
Temporary Purchase Ledger Assistant (24 hours per week)
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Company Description
Want to know more about us? We are the experts in civils drainage and water management. For over half a century we’ve been combining quality products, knowledgeable staff, dedicated delivery, a national branch network and technical assistance to be the one-stop shop for our customers. We continue to experience remarkable growth and stability and this is thanks to our unwavering commitment to excellent customer service and robust business strategy. Following fantastic results in 2024, backed up by a record breaking 2025, we continue to go from strength to strength. There has never been a better time to join JDP. Our people are at the heart of our operations, and we pride ourselves on being a great company to work for!
Job Description
Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a supportive team? If so, JDP would love to hear from you!
We are looking for a Temporary Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our established Finance team at our Head Office in Longtown for a period of 3 to 6 months. This role is 24 hours per week over 3 consecutive days - Work pattern to be arranged.
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About the Role
As a key member of the Purchase Ledger team, you will play an important role in ensuring all goods purchased are accurately recorded, authorised and accounted for. This position involves processing a high volume of invoices while maintaining excellent attention to detail and delivering outstanding service to suppliers and colleagues alike.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Ensuring all purchases are correctly recorded, authorised and accounted for.
- Managing supplier accounts, resolving invoice queries and ensuring payments are processed on time.
- Maximising available supplier discounts through effective account management.
- Maintaining and reconciling inter-company accounts.
- Processing and controlling Debit Notes.
- Recording overhead costs and accounting for VAT.
- Building positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
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Qualifications
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
- Is organised, proactive and passionate about delivering high-quality work.
- Works well as part of a team and can manage a busy workload.
- Has excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Possesses strong Excel skills.
- Has a professional and confident telephone manner.
- Is comfortable communicating with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.
- Has experience with SAP Business One (desirable but not essential).
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Staff Discounts
If you're ready to hit the ground running and are available for a temporary assignment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join the JDP team!
Department: Finance
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