Purchase Ledger Clerk

Your new company

Hays are delighted to be working with a reputable and well-recognised organisation here in Bristol, this in an opportunity to work for an esteemed business with a friendly and supportive team on a permanent, full time basis.

Your new role

Are you a motivated individual with a passion for finance and accounting? Continued growth at this company provides for several career opportunities, and we are currently seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Purchase Accounts Clerk to join their finance team.

• Processing purchase invoices.
• Ensuring 3-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipt notes and purchase invoice.
• Pro-actively resolving invoice variances with suppliers and operations.
• Raise BACS runs on a timely basis.
• Reconcile supplier statements in a timely manner.
• Manually coding invoices and ensuring all invoices are authorised.
• Create and maintain supplier account data.
• Dealing with and resolving supplier queries.

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or similar finance role is an advantage but is not essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Ability to work within a team to assist in all areas of the department if/when required.
• To be able to prioritise work and use own initiative, with a problem-solving mindset.
• The role requires a substantial amount of concentration and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills for liaising with customers, suppliers and work colleagues in the UK and overseas both verbally and electronically.
• Confident personality with a desire to progress further - Gradual progression is anticipated within the department to further responsibilities as more experience is gained.
• Training will be provided at each stage of career progression.
• Qualifications to a minimum of GCSE standard is required with strong numeracy and literacy skills.

• Various Pension Schemes.
• Death in Service Benefit.
• 25 days holiday per annum plus all statutory bank holidays.
• Annual Pay review
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Secure onsite parking.
• Study support.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. INDHAF #4661417 - Sejal Hampson