Purchase Ledger Clerk

Gem Partnership; Washington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bespoke manufacturer in Washington is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their Finance team. This role involves managing purchase invoices, reconciliations, and providing clerical support. The ideal candidate will have experience in similar roles and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes and reconciliations.
• Good communication skills to manage supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately and ensure timely reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records and supplier accounts.
• Calculate weekly hours for payroll processing.

Skills

Purchase ledger processes

Invoicing

Reconciliations

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Role: Purchase Ledger Clerk

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000

Location: Washington

My client, a leading bespoke manufacturer supplying clients across the UK, is looking to appoint a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their Finance function. You will be responsible for managing and maintaining the company’s purchase ledger, ensuring that all purchase invoices are processed efficiently and accurately.

The Role:

·Accurately process purchase invoices from suppliers, ensuring they match purchase orders and delivery notes, and are correctly posted to the relevant nominal code

·Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations, resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner

·Ensure supplier accounts are set up correctly and maintained in the company’s accounting system

·Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase ledger records

·Calculate weekly hours worked for employees, ensuring accurate data is compiled for payroll processing. This includes checking timesheets, calculating overtime, and verifying attendance records

·Provide general administrative and clerical support to the Finance department, assisting with any ad-hoc tasks as needed.

The Person:

·Proven experience in a similar purchase ledger or accounts payable role

·Experience from the manufacturing, engineering or construction sector would be ideal, but not essential

·Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes, invoicing, and reconciliations

·Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to manage supplier relationships effectively

·Familiarity with accounting software and strong MS Excel skills

·Keen attention to detail.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a desire to be impactful to join an ambitious and rapidly growing business at an exciting time in their evolution. The role is Washington site-based and the hours are 8am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am - 2pm on Friday.

If you feel you have the qualities my client is seeking, please forward your CV and covering letter indicating your current package to Jamie Beckwith at GEM Partnership or, for a discreet conversation, call their Peterlee office.

GEM Partnership are acting as an employment agency on this project.

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