Purchase Ledger Clerk

Journey Recruitment Ltd; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly organised Purchase Ledger Clerk for a growing organisation in Wokingham. This role involves managing the Purchase Ledger, reconciling invoices, and working closely with suppliers. The position requires strong accounting knowledge and proficiency in software, with a salary of £32,000 plus a potential 12% annual bonus. The role is fully office-based and requires a car driver.

Benefits

12% annual bonus potential

Up to 6% pension contribution

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

£600 annual personal development budget

Regular staff events

Referral scheme - earn up to £500 for each successfully recommended employee

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchase ledger administration across the business
• Ownership of the Accounts Payable inbox
• Coding, checking, uploading, and posting of supplier invoices
• Review supplier discounts based on commercial agreements
• Management of supplier accounts with monthly reconciliations
• Query resolution on purchase invoices with suppliers
• Monitor the Purchase Order system and collaborate with divisions
• Reconcile Accounts payable ledgers to the General Ledger
• Process internal company expense claims before payment
• Raise inter-company recharge invoices
• Responsible for monthly cut-off procedures for purchase ledger
• Create journal entries for month-end
• Input payments onto the banking system for approval
• Report accounts payable and payments against KPIs
• Support the Financial Manager & Group Financial Controller as required

Skills

Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices

Good analytical and numerical skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience with basic accounting and financial practices

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a new finance opportunity within a fast paced role in a growing Wokingham based organisation where you will be using your strong purchase ledger skills?

Our Wokingham based client are seeking a highly organised Purchase Ledger Clerk to play a crucial role across the business. You will play a key role in managing the Purchase Ledger, reconciling supplier invoices ad accounts as well as setting up payments and working closely with external suppliers. The role is working Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm and is fully office based. Also due to the location of the role it is best to be a car driver. The salary will be £32,000 dependent on experience plus an annual discretionary bonus.

Responsibilities

• Fully responsible for purchase ledger administration across the business
• Ownership of the Accounts Payable inbox
• Coding, checking, uploading, posting and matching of supplier invoices to Purchase Orders
• Review of supplier discounts in line with commercial agreements
• Management of supplier accounts including monthly supplier statement reconciliations
• Successful query resolution on purchase invoices with external suppliers and internal departments
• Active monitoring of the Purchase Order system and collaboration with Business Divisions when required
• Reconciliation of the Accounts payable ledgers to the General Ledger and query resolution
• Processing of internal company expense claims prior to payment
• Raising of internal inter-company recharge invoices
• Responsible for accurate month end cut off procedures for purchase ledger
• Creation of journal entries for month end
• Input of payments onto the banking system for approval
• Accounts payable and payments reporting against KPIs
• Support to the Financial Manager & Group Financial Controller as required

Qualifications / Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Good analytical and numerical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with basic accounting and financial practices

Benefits

• 12% annual bonus potential
• Up to 6% pension contribution
• 25 days leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after 5 years' service
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• £600 annual personal development budget
• Regular staff events
• Referral scheme - earn up to £500 for each successfully recommended employee