Purchase Ledger Clerk

Persimmon Homes; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established construction company is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their Accounts team in Thornaby. The role includes processing purchase invoices, supplier reconciliations and dealing with queries. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounting, especially in the construction sector, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Employee Benefits Platform with discounts

Support for diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting role is essential.
• Previous experience in the construction industry is advantageous.
• Must be able to use Microsoft applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process all purchase invoices and obtain approval for payment.
• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations.
• Deal with supplier queries over the phone and via email.

Skills

Organized

Diligent

Work under pressure

Experience in similar accounting role

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Location: Thornaby, TS17

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity?

Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Thornaby, TS17

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Purchase Ledger Clerk and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

At Persimmon, We Don't Just Build Homes - We Build Careers. When You Join Us As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, You'll Benefit From

• Competitive salary
• 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Employee Benefits Platform - giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development
  
  

What is the role?

We are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our busy Accounts team. This will be a varied role which will require the role holder to carry out purchase ledger duties.

Primary Responsibilities

• Process all purchase invoices and obtain approval for payment
• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations
• Requesting supplier statements, to assist the cashier with compiling purchase ledger payments
• Dealing with supplier queries over the phone and via email
• Any other accounting duties reasonably required by the Finance Manager
  
  

What experience do I need?

• Experience in a similar accounting role
• Previous experience in the construction industry would be an advantage but not essential
• Experience of using Microsoft applications especially Excel
• Must be organised, diligent and able to work under pressure
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Construction

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