Accounts Clerk - Purchase & Sales Ledger

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Accounts Clerk - Purchase & Sales Ledger, Studley

Location: Studley, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 6

Posted: 30.03.2025

Expiry Date: 14.05.2025

Job Description:

Location: Studley, Warwickshire

Hours: 4 days per week (Approx 30-35 hours)

My client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Clerk with experience in Purchase and Sales Ledger to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial transactions to ensure the smooth operation of the company's accounting processes.

Purchase Ledger Duties:

• Process purchase invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely approval.
• Match invoices to purchase orders.
• Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies, and resolve queries.
• Prepare for supplier payment runs.
• Maintain and update supplier accounts in the accounting system.
• Generate and process sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Allocate customer payments and ensure correct posting to accounts.
• Assist in credit control duties.
• Liaise with customers regarding outstanding payments and resolve disputes.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proven experience in a similar Accounts Clerk or Finance Assistant role.
• Strong understanding and experience of purchase and/or sales ledger processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage workload efficiently and meet deadlines.
• AAT Level 2/3/4 desirable but not essential. Study support may be considered.
• Full Driving licence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative.
• Ability to relate to employees at all levels.
• Ability to contribute effectively to a team working environment.
• The ability to 'think on your feet' and use of initiative.