Purchase Ledger Assistant

Robert Walters UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Purchase Ledger Clerk, where you'll be a vital part of the Accounts Payable Team. This exciting role involves managing high volumes of purchase invoices, ensuring compliance with finance policies, and enhancing processes for efficiency. The company is renowned for its exceptional service and offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and career development. With competitive benefits, including hybrid working options and employee support programs, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a thriving organization.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Referral Scheme

Paid Volunteer Time

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role is essential.
• Effective communication skills for supplier interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage high volume purchase invoice processing.
• Prepare and process supplier payments and reconciliations.

Skills

Invoice Processing

Communication Skills

Supplier Management

Compliance Understanding

Education

Accountancy Qualifications

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a rapidly expanding team with a UK market leader. This company is ambitious to continue its growth across the UK and build a reputation for delivering exceptional service to both investor clients. This role offers an excellent chance to be part of a highly motivated and high achieving team, ensuring the continuation of top-tier service delivery.

* Join a rapidly expanding team

* Be part of a highly motivated and high achieving team

* Opportunity for growth and career development

What you'll do:

As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, your role will be pivotal in maintaining the smooth operation of the Accounts Payable Team. You'll handle high volumes of purchase invoice processing, adhering to our internal coding system. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to liaise effectively with both suppliers and colleagues. You'll also manage internal and external queries via phone and email, prepare and process supplier payments, and ensure compliance with our Finance policy. Your proactive approach will drive you to seek improvements in processes wherever possible.

* Manage high volume purchase invoice processing in line with internal coding system

* Communicate effectively with suppliers and colleagues

* Deal with internal and external queries via phone and email

* Prepare and process supplier payments/statement reconciliations

* Ensure compliance with Finance policy, looking to improve processes wherever possible

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Purchase Ledger Clerk position will bring proven experience from a similar role. Your effective communication skills will allow you to interact seamlessly with suppliers and colleagues alike. You're comfortable managing high volumes of invoice processing, dealing with both internal and external queries, preparing and processing supplier payments, and ensuring compliance within finance policy. Accountancy qualifications would be desirable but not essential.

* Previous experience in a similar role

* Ability to manage high volume invoice processing

* Experience dealing with internal and external queries

* Experience preparing and processing supplier payments

* Understanding of compliance within finance policy

What sets this company apart:

This company is one of the largest in their field in the UK. They offer competitive benefits including hybrid working (once probation passed), opportunities for growth and career development (study support), Company Pension Scheme provided by NEST, Cycle to Work Scheme, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Westfield Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Referral Scheme, Paid Volunteer Time.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates