Purchase Ledger Clerk | Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire

WJ; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join WJ, a leader in the road marking industry, as a vital member of our accounts payable team in Newcastle upon Tyne. In this role, you will manage supplier invoices, expenses, and reconciliation tasks while collaborating with various departments. We offer competitive annual leave, a pension scheme, and free parking to support your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

25 Days annual leave plus Bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Free, on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Accurately inputting and verifying supplier invoices.
• Facilitating purchase ledger transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Supporting month-end ledger close requirements.

Skills

Accuracy

Team Player

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Self-discipline

Education

Experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Software

Job description

• Invoice Processing: Accurately inputting and verifying supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and matching with purchase orders.
• Query Management: Facilitating the purchase ledger transactions for multiple companies, ensuring accuracy, handling queries and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. Efficiently handle supplier payment queries to ensure positive company relations.
• Month End Procedures: supporting the purchase ledger function with month end, ledger close requirements and hitting deadlines.
• Supplier Reconciliation:Reconciling supplier statements to ensure accuracy and resolving any discrepancies. Respond to any supplier queries promptly and professionally.
• Supplier Setup: following internal procedures to effectively set up new suppliers across the group.
• Expenses: Processing and monitoring of company & personal expenses claims, complying with the internal policies.
• Organised Ledger: keeping a well-maintained and clean purchase ledger, with particular focus on debit balances and direct debits. Accurate recording of records with all relevant information
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as procurement and finance, to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Including PO query resolution.

Qualifications

What you will bring

• Proven experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Self-discipline and a strong team player.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

If you want to be part of our growing business and work with a team that supports you and enables you to drive your ideas forward, we will reward you with a competitive package including:

• 25 Days annual leave plus Bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Free, on-site parking

Become part of a company that has led the road marking industry from our inception. Shape the future with WJ. Apply now!

WJ are a Disability Committed employer – If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application / recruitment process, please reach out to us directly at [e-mail]

WJ is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement before any stated closing date should we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All applications received prior to the closing date will be considered equally, and the recruitment process will be conducted fairly and transparently.