Following a whopping acquisition, Cooper Parry has undergone rapid growth as a business. Turning over £125m, working across 14 locations with over 1,150 employees (and counting!).

This has led to an expansion of our Finance team, who have taken charge of the increased information flow to an increased number of stakeholders and suppliers.

To make sure we keep everything ticking away, we are looking for a process driven and enthusiastic Purchase Ledger Assistant.

Reporting to the Purchase Ledger Manager, this role will be crucial for maintaining all invoice, expense and credit note processing, ensuring accuracy across the ledgers, performing reconciliations but also keeping up high standards of service and satisfaction for both our suppliers and internally within the business.  Day to day you could expect to (but not limited to)…

• Process and code the general ledger
• Produce supplier and expenses payment runs, including BACs and one off manual payments
• Deal with queries relating to invoices and payments from a variety of stakeholders
• Request receipt of supplier statements and reconcile these to ensure ledgers are accurate
• Ensure accounts payable and company financial obligations are met, and financial controls/processes adhere to company policies
• Manage the development, documentation and maintenance of transactional processes
• Identify process improvements, helping strengthen the control environment and increase efficiency
• Be an enthusiastic advocate of change, embracing it as the company continues to grow and expand

As a Purchase Ledger Assistant you will have superb communication skills whilst dealing with internal and internal stake holders, both sensitively and professionally. You will be confident, articulate and passionate, oozing enthusiasm.

As our business grows you will need to be adaptable and keen to identify opportunities for improvements. You will also need…

• Strong transactional accounting knowledge
• Proven experience within a fast-paced finance function
• Excellent IT skills
• High attention to detail, well organised and process driven
• Experience of manual invoice processing is preferred

At Cooper Parry, team really is everything. We would be no where without our team, so you need to have a “Play All In” attitude while you not only focus on your own development but that of the team around you as well. We truly want to support each other.

We’re a straight-talking Accountancy Firm and put people and relationships before products and services. This is what’s made us the fastest growing firm of accountants in the UK

Over the last couple years alone, we have achieved some fantastic feats:

• Best Companies No.1 Accountancy Firm to work for in the UK & No.30 Best Large Company to work for 2023
• Ranked No.1 in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index
• Placed Top 3 in the mid-size category at the Inspiring Workplace Awards and 13th overall at the Inspiring Workplace Awards, against all businesses of all sizes across Europe, Middle East & Africa
• B Corp certified! Measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow

What's in it for you...

We put our people at the heart of our culture. If our people love working here then they do amazing work, that’s why we offer things like:

• Supported development with tailored training to help you learn and progress
• Open Holidays – unlimited paid annual leave to take what you need to feel well rested
• We are currently undertaking a 100-80-100 trial, otherwise known as a “4 day work week trial” to reduce our working hours by 20%
• A truly flexible approach to hybrid working
• Empowered and entrusted to do what you do best
• An amazing wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Alongside an array of benefits and perks all nicely packaged on our CP Pay & Perks platform

We know everyone performs their best when they feel welcomed and supported to bring their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will work with you to ensure you have all you need to achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

A note for Recruitment Agencies...

Agencies, we love you… but unsolicited CV’s will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us – please send a message to careers@cooperparry.com, should we have anything we need additional support on we will reach out to you.