Purchase Ledger Clerk

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised leader in a thriving sector. With a sizeable workforce, they are dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions and services to a diverse range of clients and industries globally.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of a Purchase Ledger Clerk will include:

• Accurate three-way matching of supplier invoices.
• Obtaining authorisation, complying with an Authorisation matrix, for all non-system invoices.
• Maintaining and managing a query log.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding payments and queries.
• Processing of all purchase invoices.
• Maintenance of the purchase ledger accounts, ensuring balances are tidy, controlled and reconciled to supplier statements monthly. Ensuring unallocated cash and credit balances are kept to a minimum.
• Processing of manual staff expense claims.
• Management and payment of staff expense claims using a SAP Concur online system.
• Preparing and performing on-line BACS payment runs.
• Maintenance and verification of supplier bank details.
• Setting up of new supplier accounts.
• Reconciliation of Purchase Ledger to month end Nominal Ledger reports.
• Ensuring purchase ledger processing complies fully all times.
• Ad hoc support and cover for all members of a small finance team including accounting, cash book management, sales ledger, credit control and cash control.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Purchase Ledger Clerk should have:

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger Clerk/ Accounts Payable role.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in accounting software ideally SAP or Sage and strong MS Excel
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work well within a team and independently
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks

• A competitive salary up to £30,000 per annum
• Discretionary annual bonus opportunities
• Opportunity for hybrid working after the probationary period
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional leave
• Free onsite car parking available
• Pension scheme
• Private health care and life assurance x4
• Access to a range of employee discounts