Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable

Bulkhaul; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in bulk transportation is seeking a Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable professional. Located in Middlesbrough, this permanent full-time role involves processing invoices, supplier communications, and account reconciliations. Ideal candidates will possess GCSE qualifications, good IT skills, and a detail-oriented approach, with opportunities for career progression and training.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Private health scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual Pay review

Qualifications

• Own transport is recommended due to location.
• Previous experience in an Accounts role is advantageous but not essential.
• Training will be provided for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Processing of supplier invoices via in-house accounting systems.
• Communication with suppliers and resolving invoice queries.
• Preparation of twice monthly payment runs.

Skills

Good IT literacy

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE standard

Tools

Infor/Sun accounts

Job description

Job Title: Purchase Ledger/ Accounts Payable

Location: Middlesbrough

Salary: 25,000 - 27,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours: Core working hours are 08.45am to 5.15pm

Bulkhaul Limited provide a global service for the distribution of bulk liquids and powders and has representation in over 100 countries worldwide. The operation is controlled from our corporate headquarters in Middlesbrough, supported by Bulkhaul offices strategically located in the United States, Brazil, Belgium, Germany Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and South Korea.

The Role:

Continued growth of our business provides for several career opportunities within the organisation during the coming months. We are now seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Purchase Ledger Accounts Team on a full-time basis within our centralised accounts department located at Middlesbrough head office. The positions available are challenging, rewarding and require a high level of commitment. The position will include working as part of a team under direct supervision of the Department Manager.

Previous experience within the shipping/transportation or freight forwarding industry in an Accounts role is an advantage but is not essential.

Please note that Own transport is recommended due to location.

Principle Duties

• Processing of supplier invoices via in-house and accounting (Infor/Sun accounts) systems.
• Distribution and resolution of queried invoices both internally and directly with suppliers.
• Communication with suppliers.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Preparation of twice monthly payment runs.
• Uploading payments onto banking systems.
• Ad-hoc spreadsheet upkeep
• Maintenance of supplier accounts.
• Possible monthly Agent/Contra accounts reconciliation & control.

Core Skills/Attributes:

• Good IT literacy
• Ability to work within a team to assist in all areas of the department if/when required.
• To be able to prioritise work and use own initiative.
• The role requires a substantial amount of concentration and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills for liaising with customers, suppliers and work colleagues in the UK and overseas both verbally and electronically.
• Confident personality with a desire to progress further - Gradual progression is anticipated within the department to further responsibilities as more experience is gained.
• Training will be provided at each stage of career progression.
• Qualifications to a minimum of GCSE standard is required with good numeracy and literacy skills.

What we Offer:

• Pension Scheme
• Private health scheme
• 25 days holiday per annum plus all statutory bank holidays
• Annual Pay review

Interested candidates are encouraged to click on the apply button and submit a resume detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.

Bulkhaul Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable Processor, Bookkeeping, Accounts Clerk, Book Keeper, Accounts Reconciliation, Finance Clerk, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeping may also be considered for this role.