Purchase Ledger Clerk

Description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Fast Moving Retail Company are looking to add a new Purchase Ledger Clerk to their business due to Expansion. This is an exciting time to join this fast-growing company that offers excellent facilities to work in and a career structure for you to grow.

Job Purpose:

To support the Accounts Payable Department by ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions, fostering strong relationships with suppliers, and providing administrative support.

Role & Responsibilities:

Invoice Processing & Approval: Process purchase ledger invoices, ensuring accurate cost centre allocation and obtaining necessary approvals.

Invoice Review: Ensure invoices are accurate, complete, and comply with company policies and VAT regulations.

Payment Processing: Arrange for timely supplier payments and issue remittance advice.

Supplier Account Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier accounts regularly, addressing discrepancies promptly.

Supplier Statement Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier statements to ensure smooth payment processing.

Ledger Management: Post and allocate payments correctly in the ledger.

Supplier Queries: Address supplier queries effectively, maintaining positive relationships.

Aged Payables Monitoring: Monitor and resolve aged payables, ensuring outstanding balances over 30 days are investigated and addressed.

Invoicing Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving invoicing disputes internally and externally.

Expense Processing: Process employee expense claims according to company policies and VAT regulations.

New Supplier Setup & Compliance: Set up and verify new supplier accounts to ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.

Month-End & Year-End Support: Assist with month-end and year-end reconciliations and reporting.

Bank Reconciliation Assistance: Support with bank reconciliations related to supplier payments.

General Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance to the Accounts team as needed.

Other Duties: Perform other reasonable tasks as requested.

Skills & Competencies:

Essential Skills:

High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.

Proficiency in purchase ledger processes and financial administration.

Strong ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent problem-solving skills, especially in account reconciliations and discrepancy resolution.

Effective written and verbal communication skills for handling supplier queries.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Strong numeracy skills and a methodical approach to tasks.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Ability to manage and prioritize a varied workload.Desirable Skills (Not Essential)

Experience an up-to-date IT Accounting system.

Knowledge of financial regulations relevant to Accounts Payable. xjnqpsq

Previous experience in a similar finance role.

Salary £27,500 plus Company Benefits

Ad ID: 5418787785