Purchase Ledger Clerk

WJ Group; Balsall Heath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading road marking company in the UK seeks a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. This role involves processing invoices, managing queries, and collaborating with departments. Successful candidates will have experience in accounts payable, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software, particularly Excel. The package includes a competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave, and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 Days annual leave plus Bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Health care plan including 24/7 GP

Free, on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input and verify supplier invoices.
• Facilitate purchase ledger transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month end activities and ledger close requirements.
• Reconcile supplier statements and manage queries.
• Set up new suppliers according to internal procedures.
• Process and monitor expenses claims.

Skills

Invoice Processing

Query Management

Month End Procedures

Supplier Reconciliation

Supplier Setup

Expense Processing

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Strong Communication

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Software

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a proactive Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team, someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy, organisation, and teamwork. You will be a key member of our purchase ledger function for multiple companies within our organisation.

What you will do

• Invoice Processing: Accurately inputting and verifying supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and matching with purchase orders.
• Query Management: Facilitating the purchase ledger transactions for multiple companies, ensuring accuracy, handling queries and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. Efficiently handle supplier payment queries to ensure positive company relations.
• Month End Procedures: supporting the purchase ledger function with month end, ledger close requirements and hitting deadlines.
• Supplier Reconciliation: Reconciling supplier statements to ensure accuracy and resolving any discrepancies. Respond to any supplier queries promptly and professionally.
• Supplier Setup: following internal procedures to effectively set up new suppliers across the group.
• Expenses: Processing and monitoring of company & personal expenses claims, complying with the internal policies.
• Organised Ledger: keeping a well-maintained and clean purchase ledger, with particular focus on debit balances and direct debits. Accurate recording of records with all relevant information
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as procurement and finance, to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Including PO query resolution.

What you will bring

• Proven experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Self-discipline and a strong team player.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

What you will get in return

• If you want to be part of our growing business and work with a team that supports you and enables you to drive your ideas forward, we will reward you with a competitive package including:
• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days annual leave plus Bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Health care plan including 24/7 GP and EAP
• Free, on-site parking

Become part of a company that has led the road marking industry from our inception. Shape the future with WJ. Apply now!

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WJ is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement before any stated closing date should we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All applications received prior to the closing date will be considered equally, and the recruitment process will be conducted fairly and transparently.