Purchase Ledger Clerk – 9 month FTC

An established manufacturing business is looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to work in a small team to assist with purchase ledger for a maternity cover. You will be reporting to the Finance Manager and working with a colleague to ensure that all invoices are correctly processed and paid in a timely manner.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Processing of UK and overseas invoices / credit notes (GBP / USD / EUR)
• Resolution of price and quantity queries with suppliers prior to payment
• Processing receipts onto client accounts
• Weekly payment runs via BACS
• Matching PO’s and GRN’s to invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Month end Purchase Order accruals
• Processing of staff expenses
• Liaison with other departments in relation to pricing / query resolution
• Answering calls and emails for account queries

Skills and experience required:

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience of Purchase Ledger
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables / VLOOKUP’s – use of only – not creation)
• High level of attention to detail
• Must be able to work using own initiative as well as being part of a team
• Numerate with the ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally at all levels
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise to meet monthly deadlines
• Experience of data analysis and reporting

Hours:

• Either 08:00-16:00 OR 09:00-17:00 with a 30-minute lunch break

Salary and benefits:

• £25,000
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Statutory pension
• On-site parking