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.<br>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 Workplaces 2023, Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2023, Best Workplaces for Women 2023, Best Workplaces 2024 and Best Workplaces (Retail, Hospitality &amp; Leisure) 2024.<br>We are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Coordinator to lead our Accounts team. The role involves overseeing the purchase ledger function and providing a professional and efficient service to the Finance and Buying departments.<br>This person will be responsible for the smooth running of the Purchase Ledger team and accountable for maintaining an accurate and timely ledger. You’ll also support biannual stock takes and provide administrative leadership to the Purchase Ledger Co-ordinator, EPOS Manager and Financial Controller (FC) in line with business needs.<br>General duties/key responsibilities include:<br>• Oversee invoice allocation and ensure timely processing of retail and non-retail invoices.<br>• Resolve supplier and purchasing queries, maintaining strong relationships across departments.<br>• Approve and maintain supplier accounts, ensuring accuracy of records and payment terms.<br>• Lead weekly supplier BACS runs and international payments, obtaining approvals and issuing remittances.<br>• Reconcile monthly supplier statements and GRNI reports.<br>• Support audit preparation and year-end financial procedures.<br>• Train staff on Contina (data capture system) and act as superuser.<br>• Manage petty cash and gift card issuance and reconciliation.<br>• Ensure month-end deadlines are met and support continuous improvement of ledger processes.<br>• Coordinate return order processes and credit chasing.<br>• Handle outgoing post and perform other ad hoc administrative duties as required.<br>&nbsp;<br>The successful candidate will have:<br>• Previous experience in purchase ledger and financial administration.<br>• Strong IT skills – particularly Microsoft Excel.<br>• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.<br>• Strong leadership and communication skills.<br>• A flexible, proactive approach and ability to work collaboratively.<br>&nbsp;<br>This is a full-time role working 39.5 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 9am to 5.30pm and Friday 9am to 5pm.<br>The role is based at our store in Wychbold and so you must live within a reasonable commuting distance.<br>Our reward package includes a generous benefits package including colleague discounts, life insurance, pension scheme and free parking.<br>If you'd like to join our fun, friendly Webbs team then please click apply now or send your CV to jobs@webbs.co.uk<br><a class="button" title="This opens up in a new window" href="https://webbsdirect.co.uk/images/pdf/Webbs-Application-Form-2020.pdf">Apply Now</a><br>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent<br>Hourly rate: £13.88 - £14.50 depending on experience.<br>&nbsp;<div class="mt2 f-14 f-color1 ptb0-5 f-brand-persist-links bd-color5 bd-toponly f-italic">By <a class="decor-persist f-bold" href="https://www.webbsdirect.co.uk/jobs/?author=1">Webbs </a></div><div class="mb f-14 f-color1 ptb f-brand-persist-links"><span class="f-bold mr0-5"></span> <span class="mlr0-5 inline-block f-bold">|</span><a class="decor-persist" href="https://www.webbsdirect.co.uk/jobs/?tags=wychbold">Wychbold</a></div><div class="mtb"><div class="addthissharingtoolbox inline-block"></div></div>