Purchase Ledger Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Accountant to join our finance team in Dorchester. The Accounts Payable Accountant will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations by managing invoice posting, payments, purchase order reconciliation, and bank reconciliations. 

Please note, this is a Maternity Cover Position, running until 31st January 2027. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Invoice Posting / Purchase order reconciliations: 

• Accurately process and post vendor invoices and credit notes in a timely manner.
• Verify invoice details, ensure proper coding, and enter transactions into the accounting system. 
• Reconcile vendor invoices with purchase orders and receipts, ensuring accuracy and completeness. 
• Collaborate with the procurement team to address discrepancies and resolve purchase order-related issues. 

2. Payment Processing: 

• Assist with the end-to-end payment process, including preparing payment runs, verifying payment details, and ensuring timely disbursements. 
• Reconcile payment batches and maintain accurate payment records. 
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve payment-related inquiries and discrepancies. 

3. Email shared mailbox management. 

• Review all emails received to the shared mailbox and action.

4. Bank Reconciliation: 

• Perform regular bank transaction matching to the purchasing system. 
• Manage and post all credit card transactions. 

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification (AAT) is advantageous. 
• Experience in accounts payable or similar finance roles. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; experience with Sage Intact is a plus. 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations. 
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Organized and proactive approach to problem-solving. 
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across departments. 

Application Process: 

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. We look forward to reviewing your application. Together, we will drive financial excellence and contribute to the continued success of our commercial vehicle rental company in Dorchester.

Additional Information

About us:

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!