easyJet Hiring for Purchase Ledger Clerk Job at Luton, East of England, England Full Time

PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK

7 month Fixed Term Contract

COMPANY

We have disrupted the way people travel since we started 25 years ago, and we don’t intend on stopping. We may be facing the biggest challenge in our history, but we are confident that throughout the pandemic we have taken the right action to build back stronger and better by –

Maintaining significant liquidity of 2.9 billion and an investment-grade balance sheet, having raised more than 5.5 billion during the pandemic
Our schedule remains focused on positive contribution flying
We continue to deliver on our major restructuring and cost reduction programme, which will support improved margins and reduce seasonality for the future. (We are expecting the programme to deliver around £500 million in savings in 2021 with almost half of that being sustainable)

We want you to play a part in this and #belongherewithus

TEAM

Prchase ledger team consists of 8 clerks and 2 Purchase Ledger supervisors, each supervisor looks after 4 clerks. The team process a high volumeof transactions within a fast-paced environment. It is a challenging role for an experience Purchase ledger clerk and is a great place to start your finance career with a pathway to accounting roles.

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for processing high volume of supplier invoices, which includes coding, checking and matching of invoices. To manage a range of supplier accounts including statement reconciliations, referral chasing, and query resolution. Accuracy and attention to detail are key for professionals in this role.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Post invoices and credit notes into Purchase Ledger system ensuring adherence to procedures for tax control and input validation, and payments are made to agreed supplier payment terms
Refer all invoices that are unable to be processed to the correct PO originator for resolution. Monitor progress and escalate through referral process with the support of Supervisor
Resolve all Supplier and PO originator queries on a timely basis (3 day rotation)
Liaise with Supplier, PO originator, Procurement and easyJet Finance as required to provide an efficient and effective service
Ensure allocated supplier accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and any issues resolved
Creating and verifying new supplier accounts on the system
Create new expenses accounts and process any expenses to ensure they are paid promptly
Proactively driving correct process within the business with support of Supervisor
Continually review ways of working and support process enhancement by providing both constructive input and being flexible in style
Work as a Team towards achievement of Monthly & Annual Targets
Ensure monthly SLAs are achieved and maintained
Assist Purchase Ledger Supervisors with ad-hoc tasks as and when they arise.
Provide on the job training support to new team members as needed
Assisting with implementation of process improvements

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

Have an understanding of a Purchase Ledger function
Methodical and organised approach to work
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
The ability to analyse and solve problems
The ability to work as a team to fulfil targets
Good telephone manner
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook
Agresso experience desirable

LOCATION & HOURS OF WORK

We know that flexibility, balance and wellbeing are more important than ever right now. Whether that’s working remotely, part time, or needing extra support when times are tough.

This full-time role will be based in Luton (Hybrid/remote working options available) and will be 40 hours per week. Remember, we are always #happytotalkflex.