Purchase Ledger Administrator
Chiswick • Permanent • £21000 - £23000
About our client:
Swarovski is the global leader in the production of cut crystal.Since our foundation in 1895 we have grown to have a worldwide turnover in excess of €2billion. We have a presence in 120 counties and now employ more than 26,000 people worldwide. We remain a family owned, financially autonomous business which enables a long-term and sustainable strategy of growth and brand development. Swarovski has a culture that combines our traditional family values with innovation and passion to bring sparkle to people’s everyday lives through our modern designs.
In the UK the Swarovski brand has become a familiar sight on the High Street and we are now an established multi-channel retailer. Our position as a modern fashion jewellery brand makes us attractive to a wide range of consumers.
At Swarovski we are recognisably linked to the world of glamour and high fashion. Daniel Swarovski aimed to create a diamond for everyone; to make a splendid product more affordable. This idea of affordable luxury has been instrumental in developing the brand name through designer sponsorship and high profile events within the fashion industry.
Description:
Located in Swarovski's prestigious new Chiswick Park, head office and reporting directly into the Accounting Manger the Purchase Ledger Administrator will be responsible for the following:
Daily duties
Responsible for the running of the purchase ledger for Swarovski UK and Swarovski Ireland through the following:
- Responsible for setting up and inputting suppliers onto the accounting system
- Continually striving to improve supplier relationships
- Ensuring invoices are distributed and signed off efficiently whilst also in line with internal protocols
- Responsible for the fortnightly BACS pay run
- Ensuring invoices are correctly allocated to meet best practise and external accounting regulations
- Ensuring that stock received and invoices received do not have variances in excess of 2 months
- Working with the Assistant Accountant to ensure all personal expenses are paid
Monthly duties:
To play a key part in the month-end close routines and processes:
- Analysis of the purchase ledger by supplier
- Older items and debit balances investigated
To assist with the process of accruals and prepayments through the following:
- Accruals tracking based on regular invoices received
- Prepayments tracking based on invoices already received
Year-end duties:
Provide support in the production of quarterly group reporting and year end reporting through detailed analysis and the providing of back up information for both internal and external purposes
Profile:
Desirable applicants will:
- Have previous exposure to an accounts department - ideally within a Purchase Ledger department
- Have strong interpersonal communication skills (Written & Verbal)
- Have a working knowledge of MS office - ideally a proficient user of MS Excel
- Have a working knowledge of SAP (desirable)
Remuneration will include a salary between £21,000 and £23,000 plus an excellent additional benefits package.
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.
What's on offer
Remuneration will include a salary between £21,000 and £23,000 plus an excellent additional benefits package.
