Purchase Ledger Clerk

Hays; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in East Bristol is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in supporting the organisation's growth by ensuring efficient management of purchase orders and invoices. You will be responsible for coding and processing invoices, liaising with suppliers, and conducting bank reconciliations. The company offers a supportive management team, career development opportunities, and a positive work environment. If you have a strong understanding of accounts payable and are looking to advance your career in finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Supportive Management Team

Study Support

Parking

Career Progression

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes required.
• Intermediate Excel skills needed for data handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file purchase orders and match invoices.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage payment runs.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and identify process improvements.

Skills

Accounts Payable Processes

Excel (Pivot Tables, X Lookups)

Customer Service Orientation

Problem-Solving Abilities

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Financial Qualification

Tools

Bankline System

Job description

Your new company

East Bristol based business

Your new role

We are working on an exciting opportunity for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a highly successful organisation. This is a business-critical role that will support a highly successful organisation as they continue to establish further market growth.

1. Prepare and file authorised purchase orders.
2. Matching of invoices to purchase orders.
3. Coding and processing of purchase invoices.
4. Ensure all purchase invoices are authorised by relevant business members.
5. Ensure batches of invoices are ready for payment within terms.
6. Prepare supplier BACS payment runs set up in the bankline system.
7. Liaise with suppliers to resolve queries.
8. Carry out multiple bank reconciliations – ensuring any reconciling items are cleared promptly.
9. Liaise with management accounts regarding accruals and unreleased invoice batches.
10. Supplier statement reconciliations.
11. Carry out weekly review of aged creditor reports.
12. Identify and implement process improvements.

What you'll need to succeed

1. A strong understanding of accounts payable processes and procedures, with intermediate skills in Excel (pivot tables, x look ups).
2. Ability to support in a varied capacity for a multi-site business.
3. Customer-focused approach to tasks and duties.
4. A positive, proactive and enthusiastic approach to tasks and duties.
5. A desire to develop in a payables or accounts-based career path.
6. Problem-solving abilities.
7. Ability to work as part of a team to achieve group targets and goals.
8. Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment accordingly.
9. A high degree of attention to detail.
10. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What you'll get in return

1. Supportive management team to develop your career.
2. Study support.
3. Parking.
4. Career progression.

What you need to do now

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