Purchase Ledger Clerk

SAUR; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial services company in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Purchase Ledger Clerk to manage the purchase ledger and support accounts payable processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and proficiency in accounting software. This role offers a salary of £28,000 pro-rata and various benefits including private healthcare eligibility after probation.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus 8 statutory days

Pension contributions

Private Healthcare eligibility after probation

Group Income Protection and Death in Service benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a similar role.
• Familiar with accounting software.
• Work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders in the accounting system.
• Code, register, and process invoices and credit notes.
• Reconcile supplier statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in accounting software

High degree of accuracy

Time management

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Summary: Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are looking for a detail-oriented Part-Time Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team. You will play a crucial role in managing the purchase ledger, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and supporting the smooth operation of accounts payable processes for the Finance team. The position requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Purchase order processing in the accounting system
• Accurately coding, registering and processing invoices/credit notes
• Liaising with suppliers regarding invoice queries and discrepancies
• Reconciling supplier statements ensuring all transactions are accounted for
• Purchase Ledger Reconciliation
• Assisting with weekly/monthly payment runs
• Support the Finance team with general administration tasks

Required Skills/Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a similar role
• Familiarity of accounting software
• High degree of accuracy
• Work well under pressure
• Excellent time management
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills

Working for us

• The salary is £28,000 per year (Pro rata), depending on your professional experience.
• Holidays - 25 days + 8 statutory days (Pro rata)
• Probationary Period – 6 months.
• Pension – Can join immediately or auto enrolled after 3 months - Employee 5% and Employer 5% via salary sacrifice.
• Eligible to join Private Healthcare after successfully completing probation.
• Enrolled in Group Income Protection and Death in Service (4 x basic salary) upon commencement of employment.
• Notice – 1 week during probation, increasing to 1 month thereafter.

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are committed to maintaining Environmental & Social Impact goals: To reach Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040. To continuously meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, maintaining B-Corp Certification. To be a socially responsible company creating a positive impact to all stakeholders including workers, communities, customers, and our planet.

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment in line with the Equality Act 2010.

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