Purchase Ledger

Anderson Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local family-run business in Gloucester is seeking a Purchase Ledger to join their team on a full-time basis. The role involves processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and managing supplier relationships. Candidates should have purchase ledger experience and familiarity with Sage is a bonus. The position offers a salary of up to £27,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchase ledger activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Previous use of Sage software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurate processing of incoming invoices.
• Regular reconciliation of supplier accounts.
• Preparation of payments using Sage.

Skills

Purchase Ledger experience

Friendly, team player

Familiarity with Sage

Tools

Sage

Job description

Overview

Brand new permanent opportunity to join our client who are a well known brand within Gloucestershire. They are a well-established and successful local family run business based in Central Gloucester (free parking). They are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger to join the team on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Accurately receive, price check, match goods in, and process incoming invoices using the Paperless system, ensuring all details are correct and coded to the appropriate accounts.
• Account Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile supplier accounts to ensure balances match and follow up on any missing invoices or misallocated payments.
• Payment Management: Prepare and process payments using Sage, ensuring compliance with company cash flow and supplier terms.
• Supplier Liaison: Act as a point of contact for suppliers, handling queries and resolving disputes to maintain positive relationships.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all transactions, ensuring documents are filed according to company procedures.
• Reporting: Assist in preparing reports for month-end and year-end close, including aged creditor analysis and accruals for unpaid invoices.
• Returns: Investigate and process product returns and claims.
• Budgeting: Assist the management accountant with the budgeting process.
• Credit Card Posting: Record, verify and collate credit card receipts monthly to be posted into Sage.

Qualifications

• Purchase Ledger experience
• Friendly, team player
• Familiarity with Sage is a big bonus

Role Details

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm

Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum