Job Description:
We are currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk, who will play a key role within the finance function. The successful candidate will predominantly be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of purchase invoices, ensuring they are correctly matched against purchase orders, coded to the appropriate nominal accounts, and that supplier statements are reconciled on a monthly basis.
This role is full time, though we would consider a slightly reduced arrangement for the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Processing a high volume of purchase invoices on a daily basis, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Matching invoices against purchase orders (2-way matching) and delivery notes, investigating and resolving any discrepancies
- Coding invoices correctly to the relevant nominal codes, cost centres, and departments
- Liaise with internal departments to resolve queries relating to pricing, quantities, or missing purchase orders
- Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers, responding promptly and professionally to queries
- Reconcile supplier statements to the purchase ledger on a monthly basis, identifying and resolving any discrepancies
This is not an exhaustive list.
Skills/Person Specification:
- Previous experience in a similar Finance or purchase ledger role desirable but not essential
- Good working knowledge of accounting/ERP software
- Strong Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) desirable
- Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Good numeracy and organisational skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines, particularly around month-end
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Additional celebration day
- Company pension
- Profit Share Scheme
- Free parking
- Ongoing training opportunities
- Early Friday finish
- Employee Assistance Programme
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any during your application or interview (if applicable). If there are any additional options you’d like to request, or you are having difficulty in applying, please contact our HR Department on [email protected] or 01332 851300.
As a small company there may be times when you are asked to carry out tasks that are not on your job description but we would expect to have for full co-operation on the occasions when this need arises.
For more information, or the full job description, please contact Charlotte Sheffield or Ross Litchfield on [email protected].
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
