Benjamin Harrison

Promoted to a senior position within the company's holding group, taking full oversight of the Purchase Ledger function team and with the responsibility for processing over £20 million annually across multiple currencies.. Responsible for supervising daily operations, supporting team members, and ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all processes.

Worked closely with senior stakeholders to design and implement improved processes, contributing to the smooth and effective running of the finance function.

Managed the preparation and execution of payment runs, while ensuring all supplier statements and accounts were fully reconciled.

Provided support to the Management Accountant during year-end, including posting journals and investigating discrepancies. In addition to leadership responsibilities, maintained hands-on involvement in key tasks such as intercompany invoicing and order processing.

Progressed into a full-time Purchase Ledger position with increased responsibilities.

Supported accurate processing of over 1000 invoices monthly, ensuring timely data entry in high-volume environment.

Supplier statement reconciliations for payment runs and performed regular bank reconciliations.

Started my accounting career as an apprentice while simultaneously working towards and achieving an AAT Level 2 qualification. Gained a strong foundation in core finance processes, including processing purchase invoices, raising simple sales orders, and performing bank reconciliations.

Developed a solid understanding of transactional accounting, attention to detail, and accuracy in financial data handling, while balancing work responsibilities with academic study.