Purchase Ledger Clerk

Talentedge; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team. The role involves processing invoices, reconciling statements, and assisting with payment runs. Candidates should be detail-oriented and experienced in accounting software such as Sage and QuickBooks. This position offers a competitive salary of £26,000 to £30,000, located in Rossendale.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Purchase Ledger Clerk or Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process and review invoices/credits for multiple companies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end closing activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Organizational skills

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

£26,000 - £30,000 Ref: 2447Date Posted:Friday 14 Jun 2024

This is a great opportunity to join an established business, operating for over 20 years now, who have in excess of 120 employees and multiple sites, offering the highest quality of service to their clients.

A business who significantly invest to ensure that they can continue to work with the very best manufacturers across the world and contribute to the effectiveness of their client’s business needs.

Salary £26,000 - £30,000 | Located Rossendale, Hours 9am – 5pm

Responsibilities:

Process and review invoices/credits for multi companies, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies

Perform data entry of invoices into the accounting system

Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies

Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable

Prepare and process payment runs

Collaborate with internal departments to resolve queries

Assist with vendor setup and maintenance in the accounting system

Support the finance team with ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed

Provide essential cover and support for other roles within the department as and when required i.e. sales ledger, credit control

Weekly Invoice run for self-employee operators

Qualifications:

Previous experience in a similar role, preferably as a Purchase Ledger Clerk or Accounts Payable Clerk

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping

Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, Workday, or PeopleSoft

Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively

Knowledge of Sage 200 and Excel

Apply now or get in contact with Luke Hodgson at TalentEdge North for more details!