Webbs is an award-winning garden centre retailer with four stores and a growing ecommerce business. Our stores are premium garden centres with exceptional indoor and outdoor horticulture departments, a range of quality gifts, homeware, furniture and clothing. Our high quality restaurants offer freshly prepared, seasonally changing menus.
 
We're an independent family business with a great team of people. We have an excellent workplace culture with a focus on fun and wellbeing whilst we work hard to get the job done together. We’re proud to have won national awards including Best UK Workplace 2023, Best UK Workplace for Women 2023 and Excellence in Wellbeing awards 2023.
 
We are seeking a strong Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. The role involves ensuring that all purchase ledger activities are process accurately and in a timely manner.
 
The Finance Assistant will be a key member of the Finance team, responsible for ensuring that all purchase ledger activities are processed accurately and in a timely manner. The role involves processing a high volume of invoices, matching purchase orders, managing supplier payments, and reconciling supplier statements.
You will take ownership of resolving supplier queries efficiently, helping to minimise disruption across our network of stores and internal departments. With approximately 800 invoices processed per month, the role requires someone who can work at pace while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger role is desirable; however, applications from candidates studying towards an AAT qualification will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
 
  • Code and process purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently
  • Reconcile supplier statements and investigate and resolve discrepancies
  • Process staff expense claims in accordance with company policy
  • Process company credit card statements and post invoice accruals
  • Manage and monitor the purchase ledger inbox
  • Reconcile outstanding purchase orders and request missing invoices
  • Manage foreign payment runs
  • Perform daily ticket sales reconciliations
  • Respond to and resolve supplier queries in a timely and professional manner
  • Provide general support and assistance to the Finance team
  • Provide cover for other Finance team members during periods of holiday or absence
 
Essential Skills:
  • Strong IT skills with a good working understanding of finance processes
  • Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping or currently developing this knowledge through AAT studies
  • Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with colleagues and suppliers
  • Strong Excel skills
 
Desirable Skills:
  • Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or similar finance role
  • Experience using Continia Data Capture
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC365)
  • Studying or intending to study towards an AAT qualification
 
 
This is a full time and permanent position, working 39.5 hours per week.
 
We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, with a generous benefits package including colleague discounts, life insurance, pension scheme, discretionary profit share bonus scheme and free parking.
 
If you'd like to join our fun, friendly Webbs team then please click apply now or send your CV to [email protected]
 
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
 
Salary: £13.00 per hour
 
 
 
 
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