Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our team at Nepicar House, Kent. 

Reporting to the Purchase Ledger Manager you will be fully accountable for the whole purchase ledger process from invoice receipt, through the approval process to authorisation and payment.

Main duties will include matching and coding invoices, preparing and running BACS payments and reconciling supplier statements. You will provide a professional and efficient service to the finance function, as well as other departments throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Matching, checking and coding invoices
• Ensuring accurate entry of invoices and associated VAT
• Making payment to suppliers via BACS
• Reconciliation of supplier statements
• Filing invoices
• Being the first point of contact for all relevant queries
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with both suppliers and colleagues
• Reviewing systems and processes and suggesting improvements where necessary
• Chase up unauthorised invoices and resolve supplier queries
• Assisting with other ad-hoc tasks as requested by management

The ideal candidate:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team, as well as using own initiative
• Self-disciplined and efficient, with a flexible and proactive nature
• Knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft packages
• Ability to work to deadlines

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Free Health Cash plan
• Enhanced maternity pay: 8 weeks full Pay, 18 weeks half Pay (Inclusive of SMP) followed by 13 weeks SMP.
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Pension scheme
• Employee NHS - discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below or send your CV to LenaStreet@cygnethealth.co.uk

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.