Accounts Payable / Purchaser Ledger (Procurement) FTC End Feb 23

Job description

Who you are

As the Accounts Payable / Purchaser Ledger you will be responsible to ensure that all Accounts payable balances are accurately recorded in all UK & IE entities in line with group rules and local legislation. Work with all areas of the business and the finance team to ensure that each legal balance sheet reflects a true and fair position of the business.
Responsible for reporting the balances to key stakeholders e.g. monthly reporting to the business, bi-monthly/annual reporting to Group Finance, and Reporting Government National statistics as and when required.

Essential Competence Required:
• Part Qualified Accountant – ACCA / AAT
• Min of 2 years experience in Accounting / Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger
• Excellent communications skills
• Self-motivated, Self-Starter
• Master’s degree in Accounting / Finance
• SAP or SAP Hana S4 system experience

What you'll be doing day to day

• Responsible to produce timely and accurate reconciliations of all GL accounts in their control.
• Responsible for reviewing the accuracy of postings for UK & IE in CODA for AP Balances, where deficiencies have been identified these need to be rectified and individuals need to be educated to ensure the errors are not repeated.
• Work closely with all areas of the business and external parties that supply data to be posted in-to CODA, ensuring sufficient information is provided, that it is accurate, and the information is received in a timely manner.
• Apply business and accounting knowledge to make sense of the transactions and challenges when necessary.
• Responsible for ensuring VAT is correctly calculated and posted in each supplier ledger
• Support Ad hoc finance projects.
• Support tax analysis as and when required.
• Actively take part in finance meetings.

About this work area

The main objectives of Finance are to increase simplicity while securing compliance to support growth and sustained profitability. Finance is a value-adding, competent speaking key partner in the IKEA business through:
• being professional
• continuously striving for excellence and simplicity
• enabling change
• safeguarding the functioning of IKEA
• developing growth potentials and sustaining long-term profitability
Organizations being part of the Finance function are:
• Corporate Finance & Tax
• Treasury
• Accounting & Reporting
• Purchase 2 Pay

What you need to know

This position is full-time on a fixed-term contract until the end of February 2023,
you will work 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The Service Office principal location is Hybrid working a minimum of 8 days per calendar month in the office and the remainder flexibly working remotely at home.

To enable us to get to know you in the best way, we ask that you please include an up-to-date version of your CV with a cover letter.

Advertising Closing Date: 18th July 2022

Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview with the hiring team.

If you have any questions regarding the role or around the recruitment experience, please contact Cheryl Craig.

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talents to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family’s everyday needs. Read more about the wonderful IKEA every day here: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/

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