Experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk (Temp to Perm)

Close Resource Management Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An international business in Sheffield is looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk for a full-time position on a temporary basis with the potential to become permanent. The role involves processing supplier invoices, communication with suppliers, and administrative support for the Finance team. Ideal candidates should have previous experience in Accounts Payable and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Ability to communicate professionally with suppliers.
• Must work confidentially and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices from receipt to payment.
• Match supplier invoices against purchase orders.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding invoice queries.

Skills

Experience in Accounts Payable

Professional communication with suppliers

Excel spreadsheet proficiency

Job description

Our client, an international business in the Sheffield area, is looking to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team immediately on a TEMPORARY BASIS WITH THE VIEW TO GOING PERMANENT

This is a FULL TIME role based at their offices.

Responsibilities

• Processing of supplier invoices from initial receipt to payment.
• Matching supplier invoices against purchase orders.
• Coding of overhead invoices.
• Management of invoices out for signature ensuring timely authorisation of invoices for processing.
• Communicating with suppliers regarding any invoice / payments queries that they may have.
• Work with the Ledgers Supervisor to select supplier payments and print / issue remittance advices.
• Reconcile supplier statements as and when received.
• Provide support for the Ledgers Supervisor processing on-line expense claims from employees.
• Provide administrative support for the Finance team, this will include filing of documents in both paper and electronic form.
• Learn other aspects of the Ledgers Supervisors role so that cover can be provided when necessary.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Previous experience of working in an Accounts Payable role where suppliers to the business are sourced both from within the UK and from overseas.
• Ability to communicate with suppliers professionally when chasing for payment and to resolve invoice queries.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff up to, and including, Directors.
• Ability to use and compile Excel spreadsheets.
• Must be able to work in a confidential manner as part of a team and follow established methods of working.