Purchase Ledger Clerk

Kenton Black; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in finance is on the lookout for a meticulous Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their dynamic team in Carlisle. This role promises an engaging environment where you will be essential in maintaining accurate purchase ledgers for multiple entities. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the finance team, ensuring compliance and efficiency in processing supplier invoices and payments. With a strong focus on accuracy and communication, this position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and pension contributions, as you contribute to the company's growth and success.

Benefits

5% Employer pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing support

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a purchase ledger clerk or similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data processing.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code and post supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve payment queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data processing

Communication skills

Accounting knowledge

MS Excel proficiency

Education

AAT Level 3 or similar

Tools

Pegasus Opera

Cloud-based document capture software

Job description

**YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED EXPERIENCE AND NOT REQUIRE A SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE OTHERWISE DO NOT APPLY AS YOUR APPLICATION WON’T BE PROCESSED**

You must meet all the ‘essential criteria’ also for your application to be considered.

Company details and job overview:

Kenton Black Finance have partnered with an organisation based in Carlisle that has been operating for over 30 years. Recently the company has moved into private ownership and secured significant investment and growth capital to support further regional expansion. They are now recruiting for a permanent and full-time Purchase Ledger Clerk. You will assist in the maintenance of the purchase ledgers for the business, currently consisting of 4 trading legal entities, to ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, credits and payments, ensuring delivery of an effective and efficient finance support function for the business.

Your new job as the Purchase Ledger Clerk:

• Accurately code and post supplier invoices and credit notes using cloud based document capture software, as well as the Pegasus Opera accounts package.
• Ensure a high level of accuracy in the input and coding of invoices and credit notes.
• Match invoices to purchase orders, goods received notes, and other relevant transactional data.
• Liaise with managers for the approval of supplier invoices, ensuring compliance with authorisation procedures and limits.
• Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing account details.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve any invoicing or payment queries.
• Prepare suggested payment reports for BACS payments, ready for review and authorisation.
• Prepare month-end purchase order accruals.
• Meet agreed targets and deadlines for month-end close.
• Ensure compliance with relevant finance policies and procedures in all activities.
• Work closely and build strong relationships with the finance team, offering assistance where needed to ensure an effective and efficient service is provided throughout the finance team.
• Work with managers and other stakeholders across the company to ensure the processing and payment of supplier invoices is effective.

Experience, Qualifications, and Skills required to apply:

• Proven work experience as a purchase ledger clerk or similar role
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy in data processing
• Excellent communication skills
• Accounting Technician qualification (AAT), level 3 or similar (not essential)
• Knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software

Benefits include:

• 5% Employer pension contribution
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional comprehensive health & wellbeing support
• Life assurance

If you are interested in this Purchase Ledger Clerk vacancy and you have the required experience, please contact Carl on [e-mail]

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, London, Aberdeen and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.