Purchase Ledger Assistant

We are currently recruiting for an Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our Accounts Team at our Head Office in Crewe. Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will assist with the managment of our purchase ledger. You will work closely with head office Accountants and department heads to arrange purchase payments.

As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will also play an important part in supporting the department with day-to-day administration such as; production of invoices, paying of invoices, daily banking, daily reporting and payments. Throughout the day, you will also assist with day-to-day administration such as scanning and filing.

• Accurate processing of all type of invoices and payents; including coding and authorisation
• Setting up new suppliers on the system
• BACS payment run preparation
• Posting and allocating payments
• Credit card and other purchase card payments and balancing
• Use of SAGE 200
• General office duties

• Minimum of two years' experience within an accounts environment
• AAT qualified or working towards
• Ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
• Sage 200 experience (desirable)
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel

Founded in 2003 by Michael Smyth and his three sons, David, Peter and John, Swansway has grown from five motor dealerships in Cheshire and the West Midlands to the 20 dealerships we have today. From Birmingham in the South to Carlisle in the North we partner with eleven brands including; Audi, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Honda and many more.

We're expanding our own-brand, Motor Match our used sites, and we don't stop at dealerships; we operate four Volkswagen Group Trade Part Centres, an Accident Repair Centre, a Group Fleet Sales Centre and an eBay shop re-cycling obsolete parts. All this is supported by our Head Office in Crewe.

But, it's not what we do that makes us the company we are, it's how we do it; it's our family heritage that sets us apart, with the Smyth family playing a hands-on role in the day-to-day running of the business; we genuinely care about our customers and our Swansway family and that makes us a great place to work. We live Our caring, honest and proud values which is why our long service boards are brimming with names who've been with us five, ten and fifteen years!

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance (death in service benefit)
• Holidays that increase with length of service
• Long service recognition
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual flu jab
• Discounts on products and services

When you join Swansway, you're joining a family; so, if you enjoy, and thrive, in an inclusive family atmosphere, apply to join us now!