Purchase Ledger Administrator - Alliance Automotive Group UK : Job Details

The Vacancy

The Group and the Company

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a subsidiary of Genuine Parts Group; a US listed company and the world’s largest distributor of aftermarket spare parts for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The group has global revenues of US$20 Billion with operations in North America, Europe and Australasia. The UK Group has annualised sales of c.£1bn.

The UK Group is a dynamic business growing both organically and by acquisition. Operating from over 275 locations and employing over 5,000 staff in the UK, the group is the home of NAPA racing UK, reigning British Touring Car Champions. The central finance and administration function is based in Bradford.

Ferraris Piston Service Limited (FPS) is a key subsidiary of the UK Group and has specialised in distribution and wholesale for over 85 years; their product portfolio spanning automotive, maintenance & accessories and retail sectors within the UK and Ireland, having annualised sales of c.£360m and operating from 24 sites across the UK.

The Position - Purchase Ledger Administrator

FPS is currently looking to recruit an individual to form part of the Purchase Ledger team, using Kerridge K8 & MAM. Reporting to the Purchase Ledger Manager, the role will include:

• Posting a high volume of invoices to the ledger (Stock and Overheads)
• Validation of purchase invoices, by agreement to evidence of delivery, or provision of services, at various locations
• Reconciliation of supplier statements in electronic/excel format
• Troubleshooting - Investigating, understanding & correcting mis-postings
• Preparation of three monthly BACS payments
• Involvement with the continuous development of K8
• Management of employee credit cards, including receipts reconciliations, posting costs onto the nominal ledger and general administration of the card scheme.

The Group has a strict structure of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, so the applicants need to be comfortable working to externally imposed deadlines.

The applicant should also be comfortable in an office environment, working with multiple currencies and be proficient in using Excel to an intermediate level.

Person Specification

• Experience of working in a fast-paced Purchase Ledger environment
• Experience with Kerridge K8 & MAM beneficial, but not essential
• Good communication skills, both written and verbally
• Comfortable dealing with suppliers and resolving queries via email or over the phone
• Excel proficiency to an intermediate level
• Keen attention to detail and the self-discipline to work to a precise level of accuracy
• A flexible approach to roles and duties, being prepared to take on varied tasks at short notice
• Enthusiastic individual that is keen to learn, get involved and help to develop and improve processes

Benefits and other information

Competitive salary and annual leave entitlement

• Employer pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• On site parking
• Discounts and cashback from 1000’s of high street stores via AAG Benefits Portal

The Company

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of light and commercial vehicle parts to the automotive aftermarket, serving over 35,000 repairers across the UK & Ireland.

AAG is owned by Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the number one parts distribution business in North America, leading to an increased level of synergies helping achieve record growth.