Purchase Ledger Clerk

Able Bridge Recruitment Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk near Grangemouth. The role involves managing invoices, liaising with departments, and reconciling supplier accounts. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in accounts payable and thrive in fast-paced, supportive environments. This role offers competitive salary and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Attractive pension contribution

Free parking

Relaxed and friendly environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of accounts payable/accounts assistant experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Supportive and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Match invoices to purchase orders and input onto accounting software.
• Liaise with procurement departments for timely payments.
• Reconcile supplier accounts to minimize payment errors.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Attention to detail

Reconciliation skills

Job description

Overview

The Company
Able Bridge Recruitment have won a large contract with a national retail brand for the recruitment of several key hires for their head office near Grangemouth.

We are currently working exclusively with them in the recruitment of a purchase ledger clerk.

The role reports into the purchase ledger supervisor who in turn reports into the head of finance. Working alongside 7 other colleagues you will be accountable for the smooth delivery of purchase ledger tasks.

The company offer an attractive pension contribution, free parking, a highly competitive salary and a relaxed and friendly environment.

Responsibilities

• Matching invoices to purchase orders and inputting these onto the companies accounting software.
• Liaising closely with the buying/procurement departments to ensure payments are made within agreed service level agreements.
• Preparing invoices for payment and ensuring that invoices from the same suppliers are batched for single payment.
• Reconciliation of supplier accounts to ensure over or under payments are minimised.
• Work closely with the retail units themselves and collect cash payments for banking purposes (cash room duties).
• Investigate under/over till anomalies.
• Support the wider finance team in general accounting tasks.

Requirements

We are seeking applicants who are based in the Falkirk/Stirling/Grangemouth area who have at least 2 years of accounts payable/accounts assistant experience. The organisation is fast passed and the role requires an individual who can roll their sleeves up. The culture within the organisation generally is supportive and collaborative and as such we expect the successful applicant to be of the same mindset.

If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me.