Accounts Payable Assistant

Michael Page; Rochester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Permanent Purchase Ledger Clerk in Medway, Kent. You will manage supplier invoices, match them to purchase records, and keep supplier accounts up to date to ensure payments are processed smoothly.

You will reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies, respond to supplier queries promptly, and keep records highly organised. You will work closely with the Accounting & Finance team to ensure data integrity and efficient financial operations.

Qualifications

• Experience processing supplier invoices and maintaining purchase ledgers.
• Ability to match invoices to purchase information and verify data accuracy.
• Experience reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Professional communication with suppliers to respond to queries.
• Good attention to detail when handling financial data.
• Organise records and manage routine tasks accurately.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and match to records.
• Maintain purchase ledger accounts for suppliers.
• Check invoice details and resolve differences before updates.
• Respond to supplier queries promptly.
• Keep invoice records organised for easy retrieval.
• Prepare purchase ledger information to support payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements against ledger records and investigate discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Accounting & Finance to ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Supplier invoice processing

Purchase ledger maintenance

Data reconciliation

Supplier query communication

Attention to detail

Record organization

Job description

You will manage purchase ledger records for a Retail business, helping the Accounting & Finance team keep supplier information accurate and up to date. You will handle day-to-day invoice processing and account queries so payments can be prepared smoothly

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Retail industry in Medway

Description

• Process supplier invoices accurately and match them to relevant purchase records.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date purchase ledger accounts for suppliers.
• Check invoice details and resolve any differences before records are updated.
• Respond to supplier queries in a timely and helpful manner.
• Keep invoice records organised so information is easy to find when needed.
• Prepare purchase ledger information to support payment processing.
• Reconcile supplier statements against ledger records and investigate discrepancies.
• Work with colleagues in Accounting & Finance to maintain accurate financial data.

Profile

• Experience processing supplier invoices and maintaining purchase ledger records.
• Confidence matching invoices to purchase information and checking data accuracy.
• Ability to reconcile supplier statements and investigate differences.
• Experience responding to supplier queries clearly and professionally.
• Good attention to detail when handling financial information.
• Ability to organise records and manage routine tasks accurately.

Job Offer

• Permanent Purchase Ledger Clerk role in Medway, Kent
• Salary of £26,000 to £28,000 dependent on the level of experience.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.