Purchase Ledger Assistant

Mineral Park, Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading privately-owned food processor in Birmingham is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their Finance team. The role involves accurate processing of invoices and financial transactions while working closely with the Accounts Payable Manager. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience in a fast-paced finance environment, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchase ledger role is essential.
• Knowledge of sales ledger is advantageous.
• Passion for developing a career in finance.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries.
• Managing supplier and staff expense accounts.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

K.A.G. Recruitment is delighted to exclusively support our client, one of Europe's leading privately-owned food processors, at their Birmingham offices to recruit a Purchase Ledger Assistant.

Job Details

• Location: Birmingham
• Salary: Up to £28,000 - DOE
• Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-14:00

Purpose of the Role

Working within the Finance team, reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will assist in managing all Purchase Ledger matters.

Key Duties

1. Timely and accurate processing of invoices and credit notes; raising purchase orders as required.
2. Matching invoices to delivery notes and purchase orders; accurate posting to the general ledger.
3. Processing delivery notes against purchase orders promptly.
4. Distributing invoices to department managers for authorization.
5. Reconciling supplier statements and liaising with suppliers to resolve queries.
6. Setting up new supplier and staff expense accounts.
7. Amending existing supplier and staff expense accounts.
8. Controlling and balancing petty cash with accurate reconciliation.
9. Managing supplier refund payments, BACS rejections, and sales ledger refunds.
10. Monthly supplier cheque runs and manual sundry cheque payments.
11. Allocating Direct Debit payments.
12. Monitoring trade creditors reports.
13. Dealing with supplier and site queries.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a similar fast-paced environment involving purchase ledger, with knowledge of sales ledger being advantageous. Excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and in a team, and a passion for developing a career in finance are essential.