Purchase Ledger Clerk

Adecco; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a client in Harlow on a temporary basis. The role involves managing the purchase ledger, processing payments and reconciliations, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Candidates should have proven experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable roles, a strong understanding of financial processes, and proficiency in accounting software and Excel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the purchase ledger, including processing approvals, payments, and reconciliations.
• Manage the expenses process and execute weekly supplier BACS runs.
• Complete weekly BACS runs for employee expenses.
• Accurately post monthly company credit card transactions.
• Conduct thorough bank account reconciliations.
• Execute pre-month-end and month-end tasks.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed accruals and prepayments.
• Process journal entries within the general ledger.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Undertake additional tasks to support the finance team.

Skills

Proven experience in a similar purchase ledger or accounts payable role

Strong understanding of financial processes and accounting principles

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk - Harlow

Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk Location: Harlow Contract Type: Temporary

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk looking for your next opportunity in the financial sector? Our client is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team in Harlow on a temporary basis. This role is essential for maintaining the integrity of the purchase ledger and ensuring timely payments to suppliers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger Management: Oversee the purchase ledger, including the processing of approvals, payments, and reconciliations while ensuring accurate and consistent coding of invoices.
• Expense Processing: Manage the expenses process, ensuring all approvals and payments are handled efficiently. Supplier Payments: Execute weekly supplier BACS runs, guaranteeing that all suppliers are paid within the agreed timeframes.
• Employee Expense Management: Complete weekly BACS runs for employee expenses to ensure prompt reimbursement.
• Credit Card Posting: Accurately post monthly company credit card transactions, proactively obtaining and chasing receipts as necessary.
• Bank Reconciliation: Conduct thorough bank account reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
• Month-End Duties: Execute pre-month-end and month-end tasks to facilitate a timely close of the Purchase Ledger.
• Accruals and Prepayments: Assist in the preparation of detailed accruals and prepayments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Journal Entries: Process journal entries within the general ledger as required, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders across Finance and Operations.
• Ad Hoc Tasks: Undertake any additional tasks as required to support the finance team and contribute to overall departmental goals.

The Ideal applicant will have

• Proven experience in a similar purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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