Trainee Purchase Ledger Administrator Job Glasgow area,Scotland UK,Accounting

At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses.

In addition to manufacturing vehicles, we also offer a range of aftersales services (onsite and mobile), including servicing, repairs and maintenance and we are Scotland’s largest independent parts distributor.

We are a driven, high performance, family business, that achieves our goals through engaging our people and maximising opportunities.

Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.

We are now recruiting for a Trainee Purchase Ledger Administrator to join our Accounts department.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to begin or develop a career in accounting, learning invaluable accounts skills, working as part of a fast-paced accounts team. You will work alongside experienced team members, gaining hands on experience.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8am - 4.30pm and the salary is £26,228 per annum.

Why Join Us?

We believe in taking care of our people, and that’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:

Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
24/7 Health Support: GP24 by Health Hero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts including a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.

The main duties of the role are:

Match invoices to purchase orders
Utilise an E-scanning process to upload purchase ledger documents to our accounting system
Ensure the timely authorisation of purchase ledger documents
Process authorised purchase ledger documents
Supplier statement reconciliations
Prepare ad hoc supplier payments
Liaise with suppliers and colleagues, to resolve queries, professionally and efficiently
Prepare weekly and ad hoc purchase ledger reports
General day to day accounts admin tasks
Support and provide cover for other members of the accounts team

Key skills required:

I.T. literate with a good working knowledge of Basic Excel and Outlook
Strong numeracy skills
Good attention to detail
A methodical and accurate approach to work

To succeed in this role, you will be:

Keen to learn and have a positive attitude
A team player who takes pride in their work
Willing to learn from others
Comfortable working in a disciplined and dynamic environment

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and dedicated company.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community.

We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We willoffer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.

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