Purchase Ledger Clerk
Get Hired, Slip End, Central Bedfordshire
Purchase Ledger Clerk
£28000-£30000
Get Hired, Slip End, Central Bedfordshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 1 Aug | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: Slip End, Central Bedfordshire
Full Job Description
The Purchase Ledger Clerk plays a crucial role in the financial operations of their organisation, ensuring that all purchasing transactions are accurately recorded and processed. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage supplier invoices, maintain financial records, and assist in the overall efficiency of the accounts. The successful candidate will contribute to the smooth running of the finance department and support their commitment to financial integrity.
Responsibilities:
- Code and post supplier invoices to the Purchase Ledger accurately.
- Matching invoices to orders as appropriate.
- Set up new vendors in the accounting system with complete details (address, VAT number, credit terms, bank account, contact details, email).
- Reconciling Supplier statements on a monthly basis to ensure all invoices have been received and processed.
- Request and update bank details from suppliers, ensuring records are up to date.
- Post daily banking transactions.
- Making payments via BACS and cheques.
- Address supplier queries courteously and efficiently.
- Distribute supplier invoices to designated signatories for approval.
- File authorised and paid invoices, payments, and remittances.
- Perform month-end duties, including preparing the purchase ledger for close.
- Maintaining a good working relationship with suppliers and internal departments.
- Assisting with ad-hoc tasks as and when required.
Competent in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
- Great organisational skills.
- At least 2 years' experience in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable.
- The ability to work individually as well as within a team.
- Excellent communication skills both inter-personally and over the phone.
- Outstanding attention to detail with an ability to reconcile complex accounts.
- Accurate, efficient and organised with the ability to prioritise tasks as needed.
Our client is based in Luton, a family run business who believes that traditional family values are crucial to the success of their organisation. Since being founded in 1939 - and remaining under the ownership of the same family to this day - they are able to offer a level of service that is as friendly, welcoming, and comprehensive as can be.