Purchase Ledger Assistant

Sewell Moorhouse Recruitment; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their expanding team in Rotherham. This exciting role involves processing invoices, managing supplier queries, and ensuring timely payments. The company promotes a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. With a focus on accuracy and efficiency, you will play a crucial role in supporting the finance department while enjoying various perks such as discounts and free parking. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Various discounts

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience with purchase ledger and processing high volumes of invoices.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and reconcile supplier statements.
• Manage aged invoices and act as a point of contact for queries.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Accounts Payable Knowledge

Computer Literacy

Open Accounts Knowledge

Tools

Open Accounts

Job description

Sewell Wallis is extremely excited to be working for a leading business who are based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Due to expansion, they're now looking to recruit a purchase ledger clerk on a permanent basis.

To be successful for this Purchase Ledger Clerk role, the candidate will ideally be experienced with purchase ledger and be able to process a high volume of purchase invoices. The business offers some fantastic benefits, including the opportunity to work from home a few days per week.

What will you be doing?

1. Processing invoices for the group by following company procedures
2. Reconciliation of supplier statements and escalation point for query resolution
3. Responsible for clearing aged invoices and managing the timely processing of unapproved invoices
4. Point of contact for queries and escalations for Suppliers, supported by Senior members of the team
5. The Purchase Ledger Clerk will support Senior team members of the team as and when necessary with ad hoc tasks
6. Prioritisation of workload effectively throughout the day to ensure all requirements are met

What skills are we looking for?

1. You have strong communication (written and verbal) skills
2. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
3. Time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
4. Experience with the process and principles of Accounts Payable within the Finance department
5. Computer literate
6. Good working knowledge of Open Accounts (desired but training will be given) or a similar accounts payable system

What's on offer?

1. Hybrid working
2. Various discounts
3. Free parking

To apply, please send your CV below or contact Lewis Walker.