Purchase Ledger Accountant

Working for Leidos gives you the opportunity to be part of a culture that welcomes collaboration and rewards innovation. You will embark on a journey where commitment to the business, your colleagues and our customers are at the forefront of everything you do.

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY

Reporting to the Regional Controller for UK and Europe the role is one of a team of two Purchase ledger accountants who work closely with the Glasgow site accounting lead on a day to day basis.

Duties will include:

• Work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and in accordance with corporate policies and time critical deadlines
• Scanning, registering and matching invoices to purchase orders within ERP system
• Resolving issues with incoming invoices which cannot be matched to a live purchase order
• Scanning, registering and distributing non-PO invoices for approval
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve any variances arising
• Monitoring and managing an accounts payable email inbox, dealing with internal and external queries via email and telephone with a timely resolution
• Carry out weekly BACS payment runs to suppliers and subcontractors within agreed payment terms
• Setting up new suppliers in ERP system and updating existing supplier files for any change requests
• Other Ad Hoc duties as required to support finance colleagues

PROFILE

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Previous Accounts Payable experience within a medium to large organisation
• Experience within a high volume environment
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Good time management and organisation skills
• Experience with Agresso ERP system an advantage

WHAT DO WE DO FOR YOU?

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent.

If you are interested in applying for this role please APPLY now.

Our company headquarters is located in Reston, Virginia. Outside of the United States, we operate in 30 countries around the world with more than 2,000 employees in global locations. Our largest concentrations are in Australia and the United Kingdom where we continue to expand our local footprint.