Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk for our client based in Carnwath. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team, playing a key role in managing purchase ledger activities and ensuring accurate financial records are maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process a high volume of purchase invoices, credit notes, and sub-contract pay certificates with accuracy and compliance.
- Allocate supplier invoices/credit notes to the correct purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare and process payments to suppliers and subcontractors in line with due dates.
- Ensure all purchases and credits are correctly recorded for VAT purposes.
- Monitor and minimise outstanding goods received that have not yet been invoiced.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.
- Handle supplier and subcontractor queries professionally and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end processes to meet deadlines.
- Conduct monthly subcontract reconciliations and CIS submissions to HMRC.
- Create purchase orders within the accounting system.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with company suppliers.
- Support and assist finance team members as required.
- Review and improve finance systems and processes where necessary.
- Provide cover for other finance team members when required.
- Manage internal and external queries professionally and respectfully.
- Prepare ad-hoc invoices and reports related to weighbridge activity and vehicle records.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Knowledge of accounts payable and general ledger procedures is preferred.
- Experience working with subcontractors would be advantageous.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data.
- Familiarity with month-end processes is beneficial.
- Excellent communication skills with an understanding of confidentiality.
- Self-disciplined, efficient, and proactive with a flexible approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Willingness to learn and develop within the accounts department.
- Own transport is required due to the location.
Offering
- Salary DOE
- Hours Monday – Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-2:30pm
- Holidays are 30 days annual leave including Public Holidays with a 2 week shutdown over Christmas and New Year
- Pension
- Private Healthcare