Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant (Remote)

• Process and code the general ledger

• Produce supplier and expenses payment runs, including BACs and one off manual payments
• Deal with queries relating to invoices and payments from a variety of stakeholders
• Request receipt of supplier statements and reconcile these to ensure ledgers are accurate
• Ensure accounts payable and company financial obligations are met, and financial controls/processes adhere to company policies
• Manage the development, documentation and maintenance of transactional processes
• Identify and discuss process improvements, helping strengthen the control environment and increase efficiency
• Be an enthusiastic advocate of change, embracing it as the company continues to grow and expand

About you…:

• Strong transactional accounting knowledge

• AAT or equivalent QBE
• Proven experience within a fast-paced finance function
• Confident and articulate with excellent communications skills
• Enthusiastic and adaptable working style
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience of manual invoice processing preferred
• Strong attention to detail, well organised and process driven
• Adaptable and keen to learn
• Positive “can do” attitude

About us…:

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. So, we don’t give run-of-the-mill advice.

We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

That’s how we’ve become the fastest-growing accountancy firm in the UK, and we’ve never been the type to rest on our laurels.

Over the last couple of years alone, we’ve achieved some fantastic feats:

• Partnered with Waterland Private Equity in July 2022, and are now on a lightning-fast growth journey

• Ranked No.1 in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index in 2022
• 
  Best Companies’ No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Came No.3 overall at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2024, against all businesses of all sizes in the UK and Ireland. We were recognised as “Best-in-class” for Inspiring Culture and Purpose, Wellbeing, Employee Voice and Employee Experience

What’s in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

That’s why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work – balancing working from home, in office or with clients

• A generous holiday entitlement
• 
  No dress code – just “wear something!”
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• 
  Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

A note for Recruitment Agencies…

Agencies, we love you, but unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team. If you’re interested in working with us, please message careers@cooperparry.com. If we have anything we need additional support with, we’ll reach out to you.