Purchase Ledger

myfutureprospects.com; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on a Friday

Free parking

Job summary

Newark based Client in Newark (Notts) is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk on a full-time permanent basis. You will support the accounts team by processing supplier invoices, matching to POs, and ensuring timely payment runs.

Ideal candidates have experience with high-volume invoice processing, Excel and ERP systems (Sage/Oracle/SAP), and strong numeracy and communication skills. The role includes benefits such as early finish on Friday and free parking.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with high-volume invoice processing.
• Ability to collate data and format reports as required.
• Competent in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Good numeracy and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with keeping an orderly purchase ledger.
• Answer accounts queries via telephone and email.
• Draw up payment run schedules for approval.
• Make emergency payments (proformas/credit cards) once approved.
• Match invoices to POs and set up new suppliers.
• Send invoices out for approval.
• Monitor invoice turnaround speed (7 days standard).
• Post payments onto banking system and update cash flow.
• Post the banks to Cash Book and perform bank reconciliations.
• Manage credit card and staff expenses.
• Maintain the dedicated purchase ledger email inbox.

Skills

Invoice processing

Data reporting

Excel

Communication skills

ERP systems

Tools

Sage

Oracle

SAP

Job description

• Location: Newark, Notts
• Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Job Description

Our multi award-winning Newark based Client is looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team on a full-time permanent basis.

As a Purchase Ledger Clerk you will be an integral part of the Accounts team liaising with all departments.

THE ROLE

Your responsibilities as Purchase Ledger Clerk will include:

• Assisting with keeping an orderly purchase ledger.
• Answering accounts queries via telephone and email.
• Drawing up payment run schedules for approval.
• Making emergency payments i.e. proformas/credit cards once approved.
• Matching Invoices to PO’s.
• Setting up new suppliers.
• Sending invoices out for approval.
• Controlling the speed in which invoices are turned around (7 days standard).
• Posting payments onto banking system and update cash flow.
• Posting the banks to Cash Book each morning and processing the Bank Reconciliations.
• Managing credit card & staff expenses.
• Managing a dedicated purchase ledger email inbox.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal Purchase Ledger Clerk will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience of high-volume invoice and data processing.
• Ability to collate data and format reports as required.
• Competent in both Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Excellent IT skills with knowledge of ERP systems (Sage, Oracle, SAP etc.).
• Good numeracy and analytical skills.

THE BENEFITS

The benefits for this Purchase Ledger Clerk role include:

• Early finish on a Friday.
• Free parking.