Purchasing Assistant

We are currently recruiting a Purchasing Assistant to join our Accounts/Purchasing team here at Galway Bay Hotel.The successful candidate will support the Purchasing Manager and Financial Controller.Main duties:Responsible for raising sales invoices, working closely with the duty managers to ensure all events are invoiced, maintaining accounts receivable, and following up on overdue accounts etc.Raising purchase orders on procurement tool and alerting to any pricing issuesResponsible for receipting deliveries and supporting in investigation of discrepancies against deliveryAssist with improving software usage across different departments in the hotelPreparing costs reports for review by MD/FCUpdate daily sales and analysis vs budget/ forecastAssist with cash control and monitoringAssist with month end closingSupport Financial Controller and Purchasing Manager with adhoc tasksCompetencies and Experience:Business degree or previous accounts experience desirableExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsHigh degree of computer literacyTeam player able to meet tight deadlines and time constraintsWhy work with us?Received 'Best Employer' Award in Galway by Galway Chamber of Commerce 2022Culture of 'Respect' throughout the HotelCareer development and progression opportunitiesVibrant Health & Wellness ProgrammeMotivational BenefitsLeisure Club MembershipHotel Discounts within the Hodson Bay GroupMeals provided while on dutyAwarded Best 4* Hotel 2021As a member of the Hodson Bay Group, the Galway Bay Hotel thrives in providing many development opportunities for motivated driven & efficient employee’s across all our departments. As a people-centric hotel group, every day we aim to foster a positive team spirit and an enjoyable working environment. We encourage this through mutual respect & trust amongst colleagues.Benefits:Bike to work schemeCompany eventsEmployee discountFood allowanceOn-site gymOn-site parking