Purchase Ledger Clerk

We’re proud to be recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clark on behalf of a well-reputed, local company with a long history of design expertise in their specialist field of engineering. With a growing portfolio of high-profile clients, they are known for delivering an excellent bespoke manufacturing service across many markets and industries.

Working as part of a small finance team, the successful candidate will be responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and undertaking payment of all creditors.

What you can expect:

• £25,000 – £27,865
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Pension 3-5%
• Free parking
• Working hours Monday to Thursday 8am – 5.15pm and Friday 8am – 1pm

Duties and responsibilities:

• Accurately entering invoices into the accounts payable system
• Processing all payments in a timely manner
• Filing and maintaining supplier records
• Checking and verifying invoices
• Processing payment runs
• Reconciling invoices
• Verifying expense reports as well as querying invoice items from internal and external business finance officers
• Attaching the correct documentation to invoices and reconciling purchase orders to invoices received
• Support the company in optimizing its financial transactions and systems

Skills and experience required:

• Must have a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working within a similar role along with a sound understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting and bookkeeping
• Professional accountancy qualification desired such as AAT or working towards
• Exposure to and experience of using accounting software and online platforms
• Good time management skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and partner information
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn