Purchase Ledger Clerk

Pertemps Network Group

Scotland

On-site

GBP 29,700 - 36,300

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

40 days holiday per year

10% pension contribution

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting agency is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to manage end-to-end Purchase Ledger processes. This role, based in North Ayrshire, offers a 9-month fixed-term contract with benefits including 40 days holiday per year and a 10% pension contribution. Ideal candidates will have strong purchase ledger knowledge and excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Qualifications

Proven experience in a similar finance role.
Experience working with high volumes and complex invoices.
A proactive team player with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Full end-to-end Purchase Ledger processing.
Conducting regular weekly BACS payment runs.
Managing unallocated cash reports.

Skills

Strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes

Proficiency in using financial systems

Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

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Expert at hiring exceptional Accountancy & Finance Professionals covering Central Scotland -linda.currie@pertemps.co.uk - 0141 243 4496 - 07766221836

Location: North Ayrshire

Salary: Up to £33,000

Contract: 9-month fixed-term contract (with potential to be extended or made permanent)

Benefits: 40 days holiday per year, 10% pension contribution

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Assistant with a strong background in Purchase Ledger to join our finance team in North Ayrshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is confident in managing end-to-end ledger processes across multiple systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Full end-to-end Purchase Ledger processing
Sales Ledger processing for cash sales
Invoice processing and coding, including pre-logging analysis (e.g. prepayments, phasing)
Aged Creditors report maintenance: analysis, invoice matching, and housekeeping
Managing unallocated cash reports and performing cash matching
Maintenance of invoice register and unapproved invoice reports
Conducting regular weekly BACS payment runs and ad-hoc one-off payments
Issuing and reconciling petty cash, including secondary checks
Supplier statement reconciliations
Managing shared finance inboxes across three companies
Resolving disputed invoices via workflow
Liaising with other departments to resolve invoice queries
Responding to payment reminders and ensuring timely action
Ensuring invoice flow through the system from logging to authorisation and return
Handling complex invoice issues

Requirements:

Proven experience in a similar finance role
Strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes from start to finish
Experience working with high volumes and complex invoices
Proficiency in using financial systems
Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet deadlines
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
A proactive team player with strong communication skills

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. My client is looking to move quickly so please get in touch as soon as possible. Contact Linda Currie.

Pertemps acts as both an employment business and an employment agency.

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