Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Established in 1978, Titan Entertainment Group and Forbidden Planet are now the world’s largest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and cult entertainment retailer and the largest UK stockist of the latest comics and graphic novels. We specialise in selling action figures, books, comics, graphic novels, manga and toys and we offer all the best merchandise from the cult cream of movies and television.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our fantastic Finance team!
The successful candidate will have previous purchase ledger and payments experience and understanding of bank reconciliation as a must.
Role Overview
Purchase Ledger
- End of month major stock supplier payments
- Request invoices and statements from suppliers
- Use Futura to obtain Goods In Sheets and EposDB for further stock level analysis
- Ensure supplier accounts are reconciled
- Keep track of credit note requests and discount queries
- Contact buyers directly, as well as shops and suppliers, in order to solve queries
- Prioritise accounts in order to meet suppliers terms and internal deadlines
- Create payment packs for management review, send remittances, and set up BACS payment
Create invoice files using scans and delivery notes
Mid-month Comics supplier payment using Filemaker
Non-stock suppliers
- PL management for utilities for each site
- Courier account management
- Ensure invoices are on the system for direct debit accounts
Revenue Management
· Weekly sales report
· Daily store cashbook
· Bank reconciliations
Adhoc
· Attend stock takes
· Annual audit preparation to assist managers and deal with auditor queries
· Store gift voucher order distribution and delivery note creation
· There will be some natural exposure to the production of the management accounts and ad hoc tasks
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £30,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/03/2023
Expected start date: 03/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant roles across Forbidden Planet's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,500 - £30,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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