PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reporting to the Finance Manager you will perform all routine purchase ledger administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Organising, registering, matching and posting purchase ledger invoices in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy.
- Liaising with internal departments, and external suppliers to respond to queries, process pre-payment requests, and handle any issues that may arise.
- Reconciling supplier statements to check for omissions/discrepancies.
- Compiling necessary information for payment runs, flagging any queries / issues to the Finance Manager, ahead of processing
- Assist the Finance Manager, to ensure that supplier payment terms are met.
- Reporting to management on issues encountered, status of invoice processing etc.
- Finance Administration – Keeping up to date with scanning and shredding of documents/invoices/statements, remittance advices, statements etc.
- Adopt a collaborative mindset, providing cover for colleagues in the department and and when required (holiday / absence cover)
- Process and update credit card transactions, internal company expense forms etc. and ensure that associated records / backups are retained.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
The successful candidate will need to be organised, detail oriented and able to work well under pressure, in a busy finance department.
- Previous Purchase Ledger experience is essential
- Team player – it is essential that you are able to work well with others, in addition to managing your own workload. There is a lot of internal crossover in the Finance team, and colleagues rely on each other for support / cover, as required.
- IT systems – proficient with the use of Excel, outlook and bespoke CRM / Accounting software – training on internal systems will be provided, but you do need to be confident in your own ability to learn new systems and processes, quickly.
BENEFITS / PACKAGE:
- Competitive salary – circa £32k
- Bonus (Monthly / annual company wide bonus incentive)
- Free parking on site (This is an office based role)
- 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Buy and Sell holiday scheme
- Stunning offices, with lovely staff benefits including free snacks, lunch on Fridays, discounted products and services etc
- Opportunities for internal progression, training and personal development
For more information about this role, or to apply, please contact Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment.