Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk Office Based | Monday to Friday | 9:00am - 5:30pm

We are recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join an established finance team.

This is a hands-on purchase ledger role, responsible for processing supplier invoices across a number of Group companies, managing supplier queries, completing reconciliations and supporting with weekly payment runs.

We are looking for someone with at least 2 years' solid purchase ledger / accounts payable experience who is confident managing their own workload and dealing directly with suppliers and internal teams.

The Role Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing contractor and supplier invoices across multiple Group companies


• Managing multiple finance mailboxes and ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently


• Matching invoices to purchase orders and investigating any price or quantity discrepancies


• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice queries


• Taking ownership of invoices placed on hold and proactively working to resolve outstanding issues


• Completing monthly supplier statement reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies


• Preparing weekly supplier payment runs for approval and payment


• Posting daily cash transactions


• Assisting with the setup and maintenance of new and existing supplier accounts


• Processing sundry and ad-hoc payments as required


• Responding to general accounts queries from regional teams


• Supporting the finance team with year-end audit requests


• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies within the purchase ledger function


• Providing general finance and administrative support when required

About You To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• A minimum of 2 years' solid Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable experience


• Experience completing supplier statement reconciliations


• Confidence resolving supplier and invoice queries


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload


• Good attention to detail and accuracy


• A professional and confident telephone manner


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• A proactive and process-driven approach


• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while taking ownership of your own workload

Desirable:

• Experience using Qube software


• Good Excel skills


• AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT

Hours • Monday to Friday

• 9:00am - 5:30pm


• 1-hour unpaid lunch


• Fully office based

Benefits • 25 days' annual leave

• Free onsite parking


• Company pension - 4% employee / 4% employer contribution


• Death in Service - 3x annual salary


• Company sickness scheme

This role would suit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk or Accounts Assistant looking for a stable position within an established finance team.

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