Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Virginia International Logistics is a family owned business located in Maghera, Virginia, Co. Cavan, Kells, Co. Meath, Ballycoolin, Co. Dublin, Ireland & Tamworth UK with Over 35 years’ experience in Temperature Controlled, Dry Freight & Containerized Transport.

They are now hiring an Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) at Virginia Logistics in Kells, County Meath.

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2-3 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN A SIMILAR ROLE & EXCELLENT KNOWLEDGE OF SAGE LINE 50 SOFTWARE AND MS OFFICE.

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) will be responsible for the administration of the Purchase Ledger function.

Duties:

• Accurate maintenance of Supplier/Purchase Ledger files (hard and soft copies).

• Completion of accuracy checks on supplier invoices in relation to cross calculations, VAT calculations and invoice totals.

• Matching of supplier invoices to purchase order numbers on a prompt basis.

• Accurate and efficient coding of supplier invoices for posting to nominal ledger.

• Accurate and efficient posting of supplier invoices and credit notes to the computer system.

• Requesting and processing of supplier credit notes for all overcharges.

• Reconciliation of supplier statements.

• Liaison with colleagues and suppliers regarding invoice and statement queries.

• Preparation of creditor listings.

• Creation of EFT payment files for bank processing.

• Completion of month end reports and procedures.

• Processing of intercompany reconciliations.

• Support the Financial Controller as and when required.

• Ad hoc duties as and when required.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with relevant accounting software (Sage Line 50).

• Well organised and able to prioritise work to meet deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal with good presentation ability.

• Be conscientious and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

• High level of accuracy and be willing to take responsibility.

Desirable Requirements: Knowledge of the haulage and logistics industry

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