Payroll & Purchase Ledger Coordinator

Salary: Dependent on experience

Location: Edinburgh / Hybrid

Reporting to the Group Management Accountant, this is a broad-based key finance role in a growing business. We are looking for a trustworthy Payroll and Purchase Ledger Coordinator to own payroll processing and ensure smooth running of purchase ledger operations.  Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills are essential for this role along with a high level of trustworthiness and confidentiality given the sensitive nature of payroll. Commsworld has a finance team of 11 people.

• Payroll:
  • Process monthly payroll for ~140 employees
  • Prepare payroll journal entries
  • Prepare related filings e.g. pension, PAYE etc.
• Purchase Ledger
  • Review and approve invoices
  • Manage corporate credit card spending
  • Preparation of bi-monthly payment runs
  • Monitor changes to supplier master data
  • Monitor aged accounts payable balances
  • Resolve supplier invoice and account queries, escalating issues as necessary
• Assist with ad hoc finance and admin duties as needed e.g. KPI and ESG reporting

• Hands-on purchase ledger experience
• Ability to identify process improvements and efficiencies
• Strong MS Office, in particular Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of NetSuite and Sage 50 is preferred
• Comfortable with mathematics and financial data
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to work to a schedule and meet deadlines
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter who is curious to learn and problem solve
• Confidentiality and trustworthiness
• Understanding of relevant laws and best practices

Preferable:-

• Previous industry experience
• Previous experience processing payroll
• Based within easy commute of Newbridge office (majority of operations) - Minimum 2 days in officeor some of these activities as required

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