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Are you organised, accurate and keen to start or develop a career in finance? We have an excellent opportunity for a Trainee Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our Finance team on a permanent, full-time basis at our Hillier Support Centre in Ampfield. Hillier is a long-established, family-owned business with more than 155 years of horticultural expertise and a proud reputation for quality, innovation and exceptional customer experience. As our estate of garden centres continues to grow, our Finance team plays an important role in supporting accurate, efficient and well-managed financial administration across the business. Working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.00pm with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break, and with a salary of up to £25,000 per annum, this role will support the purchase ledger function by helping to process supplier invoices, reconcile supplier statements, resolve queries and maintain accurate records. It is a great opportunity for someone who is numerate, reliable and motivated to learn within a supportive and busy finance environment.
Job Responsibility
Check and process EPOS paperwork for designated Garden Centres and import information onto the finance system
Raise and help resolve invoice queries with appropriate team members
Process claims for credit notes and chase overdue credits from suppliers
Reconcile supplier statements and obtain and process missing invoices or credit notes
Respond to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner
Support the administration of the purchase ledger inbox, ensuring invoices are captured correctly by the document management system
Maintain accurate purchase ledger records and ensure documentation is filed and stored appropriately
Assist with general office duties, including dealing with post, scanning documents, and supporting wider finance administration
Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance, Garden Centres, and suppliers to support accurate and efficient processing
Requirements
Numerate, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to join and integrate into an existing team
Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
Confident taking responsibility for their own workload
IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
Suitable for a school or college leaver looking for a route into a finance career
What we offer
20% employee discount after successful completion of probationary period
Online Learning Hub
31 days’ annual leave, pro rata if part time
Free on-site parking
Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for both you and your immediate family, including free counselling on health, financial, legal and personal/family matters
Free access to exclusive retail discounts, deals and coupons, plus extra cashback on your Amazon and food shop
Company Christmas gifts (eligibility based on start date with Company)
Free access to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey and deals at other gardens nationally