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Purchase Ledger ControllerDEA Aviation • Retford, England, UK
Purchase Ledger Controller

Purchase Ledger Controller

DEA Aviation • Retford, England, UK
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

DEA is a full-service aircraft operator with extensive ISR flight capability backed up by a skilled in-house aviation engineering team. This powerful combination puts us at the forefront of our industry both in the air and on the ground. It also ensures we can deploy and support quickly and efficiently even in the worlds most challenging environments.

You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable process ensuring timely and accurate operating rhythm.


Key Responsibilities


  • Oversee the complete supplier ledger for multiple business entities ensuring accuracy compliance and timely processing.
  • Manage invoice workflows including project coding and matching with purchase orders and stock receipts to ensure correct approvals and aged and negative balances on supplier ledger.
  • Manage aged purchase orders Closing outdated or redundant orders to maintain data integrity.
  • Manage the supplier master data handling new supplier setups and ensuring all existing records remain accurate and up to date.
  • Prepare and execute daily bank reconciliations.
  • Process routine batch and ad hoc payment runs across multicurrencies.
  • Monitor and maintain wallet balance within the Soldo expense system.
  • Managing the Accounts Payable close off process in line with monthly management accounts deadlines.
  • Compile and deliver monthly analytics for Accounts Payable ledger.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries managing email and phone channel to meet the agreed 24 hour service level agreement.
  • Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations and proactively communicate with suppliers regarding any missing documentation..
  • Foster and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments e.g. Engineering Purchasing Travel Ground Operations.
  • Provide support for the Finance Manager with the annual external audit.
  • Lead on the automation of the AP software driving efficiencies and improvement.
  • Review update and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures for the Accounts Payable function.
  • Carry out other ad hoc duties as required.
  • Provide holiday cover for other team members as required.
  • Ensure compliance with aviation industry standards company policies and UK regulatory requirements.


Skills Knowledge & Expertise



Essential:

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or relevant finance role
  • Strong understanding of invoice processing payment cycles and supplier management.
  • Competent in Microsoft Excel Google Workspace and finance systems (e.g. Sage).
  • Strong numeracy skills attention to detail and ability to manage large volumes of transactions.

Desirable:

  • Experience with international suppliers and multi-currency transactions.
  • Any relevant or financial qualifications (e.g. AAT)
  • Understanding of VAT treatment for aviation services and international purchases.
  • Experience working in a regulated industry.


Job Benefits



Company pension scheme with Salary Sacrifice

Private Health Insurance

Life Insurance

25 days holiday (pro-rata) bank holidays

Training & development opportunities

Professional qualification support

On-site parking

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice scheme

Cycle 2 Work Salary Sacrifice scheme

Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice scheme








Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

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