Purchase Ledger Assistant

At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we`d like to make work a special place to be too. We`re the UK`s most loved bed retailer, so it`s important our people feel the love as well. There`s over 250 of us at our affectionally named `Bedquarters` in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, where every dreamer makes a difference.
We`re super passionate about our people-first culture, which means we like to keep things simple and celebrate every success, big or small! From a payday treats trolley to charity fundraisers and all-staff lunches, we know we do it best when we do it together.
And together we`ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We`re owned by the world`s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and have our very own Bed Factory right here in the UK. You`ll even get a guided tour when you join - that`s part of our mission to get you fully bed-ucated during your induction.
With 208 stores nationwide, 6 central warehouses and 12 delivery centres, we sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that`s a lot of Zzzs.
So if you`re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, we think Dreams could be the perfect place for you.
Dreams. Love your job.
We`re looking for a new Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our Finance team based in Loudwater, Buckinghamshire. In this role, you will work in our fast-paced Finance & Insights department, this is a crucial role in our Purchase Ledger team of 5 colleagues. The Team works closely together, communicating daily on a variety of challenges.
You will have had some ledger experience, ideally including stock processes, and be looking to widen your experience on more aspects of Purchase Ledger activity. Plus, you`ll be wanting to join and proactively contribute to the Dreams community.
Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here`s a taste of what you`ll be doing day-to-day...
-Accurately process all Purchase Ledger transactions; all transactions for allocated suppliers are matched to supporting documents (purchase orders / payment requests) and entered correctly onto the system.
-Coding / description of purchase orders are reviewed for accuracy before posting, any repeated errors reported to the management accountant and budget holders.
-Reconciliation to supplier statements.
-Proactive discussions across business areas to ensure purchase orders are raised, coded, and booked in on time.
-Act as a point of contact to support business teams on accurate costing to general ledger, cost centres and budget holders.
-Appropriate support is provided to the Purchase Ledger Supervisor, including the performance of any ad hoc duties, holiday cover within the team and annual audit requests.
This is the type of person we`re dreaming of:
-Some ledger system experience
-Sound Microsoft skills
-Professional communication skills
-Accuracy, organising and time management skills, with adherence to controls and deadlines.
In your dream role, you`ll also receive:
- Bonus: Our discretionary annual bonus scheme recognises the hard work and dedication of our superstar dreamers.
- Discounts: Amazing staff discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping.
- Buy-in schemes: You`ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans.
- Parking: We know it goes without saying, but our free onsite parking gives you peace of mind when you travel.
- Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a 24-hour helpline with a variety of support services, as well as hosting an on-site gym and out of hours GP service.
- Hybrid working: Whether you`re an early bird or night owl, we trust you to work your hours responsibly to suit you!