Purchase Assistant

At Taylor Maxwell, we have been providing facade and timber products to the construction industry for over 60 years. Today we operate from 14 regional locations across the UK supplying a range of brick, cladding, timber, masonry, and offsite solutions. Operating through an established UK-wide network, we provide innovative products, expert advice and service to timber merchants, clients, architects, developers, and contractors. Over the years we have acquired a wealth of local market knowledge, enabling us to build strong professional relationships and help our clients realise their ambitions.  OverviewAssisting the financial accounts department in their daily tasks in turn ensuring the team meets the Group's financial objectives, in accordance with the Company's Procedures, Culture and Systems This role will be a Temporary, 6 Month Contract / 35 Hours per week (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm).Role and responsibilitiesProcessing of all stock invoices in preparation for paymentHandling of all stock purchase invoice queriesLiaising with suppliers to ensure invoices are received and processed in accordance with agreed payment termsRaising of supplier paymentsFinancial reconciliation of stock across the groupLiaising with invoicing department regarding split invoicesReview and maintenance of digital recordsAssisting Company Accountants in various areas such as accounts schedules and expenses reimbursementEnsure the business follows all required internal procedures and legislation, and assisting finance team during year end auditHoliday cover for the Accounts AssistantAny other duty deemed by the directors to be in the interest of the team in achieving its objectivesPersonal description  Essential Purchase Ledger experienceStrong technical accounting backgroundExcellent written and verbal communication skillsGood interpersonal skillsExcellent computer skills including ExcelExcellent organisational skills Impeccable accuracy and data input Excellent numeracy and attention to detail Knowledge of accountancy softwareAbility to build good working relationships Able to work too and achieve deadlines Calm but confident manner Control and reconciliation appreciation of spreadsheets Ability to work as part of a team and with autonomy Desirable AAT Level 2 Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics Commercial experienceAudit assistance experienceKnowledge financial regulations Experience of the Construction Industry Benefits – Competitive salaryOffice Car Parking25 days’ holiday (pro-rated)Annual company bonus schemePension schemeLife insuranceCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistant Programme (EAP) Please click to apply or send your CV to careers@taylor.maxwell.co.ukAll employees have a duty not to discriminate against each other, customers or suppliers and not to help anyone else do so. Taylor Maxwell is an equal opportunities employer. Please visit our website for our job applicant privacy notice: www.taylormaxwell.co.uk/job-applicant-privacy-notice.