Purchase Ledger Clerk

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.

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