Purchase Ledger Clerk - Financial Services
About Our Client
Page Personnel is currently recruiting for one of our valued clients, a specialist in the Financial Services sector based in central London. They are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team on a temporary basis. This role offers a January start date with potential for long-term opportunity.
Our client specialises in the Financial Services sector, guiding their clients through the credit markets. They are well known for their professionalism and success. Their Finance team has a strong structure, with a focus on collaboration and drive.With two set work-from-home days per week, you'll have the opportunity to learn from and engage with your peers.
Job Description
As Purchase Ledger Clerk, your key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
- Ensure all invoices have the necessary approvals before processing, organise and accurately code each invoice to the correct cost centre or GL account, and match invoices with purchase orders or relevant documentation to maintain accuracy and compliance.
- Handle the end-to-end processing of inter-company invoices in SAP, ensuring that transactions between entities are recorded accurately and align with inter-company policies and reconciliations.
- Proactively reach out to vendors to collect missing or delayed invoices, maintain updated records, and address any discrepancies or issues promptly to keep accounts payable up-to-date.
- Recognise prepayments within transactions, accurately apply these in SAP, and ensure they are recorded in the appropriate accounts to reflect the correct financial position.
- Regularly reconcile vendor statements against internal records, identify and resolve any discrepancies, and maintain clear and accurate account records for each vendor.
- Assist with month-end close by preparing necessary journal entries, finalising any outstanding invoice processing, reconciling key accounts, and supporting the finance team in meeting deadlines for financial reporting.
The Successful Applicant
The desired candidate will hold the following:
- Will be available to start on the 1st of January 2025
- Experience in posting invoices in SAP R/3 (or similar) with and without purchase orders as required
- Experience in processing employee expense claims
- Experience working in fast paced high volume environment
- Qualified or studying towards AAT is desirable
What's on Offer
January start date + Temporary position up to 12-Months + Salary ranging up to £40,000 (dependent on experience) + Hybrid working available + 4 weeks in the year welcome to work anywhere + Leading Financial Services firm + Central London location + Collaborative and driven team