Purchase Ledger Controller

P&S Personnel Services Limited; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

P+S Personnel Services Limited is seeking a Purchase Ledger Controller to join our client in Great Yarmouth on a full-time, 12-month fixed term contract. You will manage the purchase ledger, ensure supplier accounts are accurate, and process invoices, payments, and reconciliations.

The role requires strong accounting experience, high attention to detail, and good numeracy. You will work with internal stakeholders to resolve queries and maintain efficient ledgers in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous accounting experience is essential.
• Excellent numeracy and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organised and able to use own initiative.
• Diligent, self-motivated and hard-working.
• Good communication and administrative skills.
• Enthusiastic with a positive outlook.
• AAT or equivalent training preferred.
• Proficient in MS Excel (intermediate).
• Experience with an integrated accounting/stock package is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase ledger records accurately.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts.
• Input invoices and match to purchase orders.
• Resolve invoice queries with suppliers.
• Reconcile supplier statements and payments.
• Reconcile stock-related ledgers and supplier purchases.
• Process supplier payments and allocate payments.
• Reconcile company credit cards and input into accounting software.
• Oversee PayPal/Proforma accounts and related reporting.
• Prepare monthly payment runs and weekly foreign payments.
• Handle staff expense payments and petty cash postings.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders on accounting procedures.
• Provide general administrative support and ad hoc duties.

Skills

Previous accounting experience

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Organised

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Positive attitude

AAT or equivalent training

Excel intermediate

Stock/inventory package experience

Education

AAT or equivalent accounts training

Tools

Integrated accounting and stock package

MS Excel

Job description

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Purchase Ledger Controller to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full-time, 12-month fixed term contract.

Main Responsibilities:

• Purchase Ledger maintenance.
• Oversee and maintain Setup of Supplier Accounts.
• Oversee the Input of purchase ledger invoices and matching to Purchase Orders.
• Resolve queries on invoices and liaising with suppliers.
• Supplier statement reconciliations.
• Reconciliation of Purchase Ledger buying groups.
• Allocation of supplier payments.
• Reconcile Company Credit Cards and input into accounting software.
• Oversee PayPal / Proforma Accounts.
• Supplier returns and credit note reporting.
• Prepare Monthly payment runs, and settlement runs.
• Prepare Weekly Foreign Payment Runs.
• Process Payment for Staff Expenses.
• Monthly Petty Cash Reconciliation and posting into the accounting software.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve ad hoc queries regarding accounting procedures.
• General administrative and office support.
• Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

Person Specification:

• Previous accounting experience
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Good numeracy and problem-solving skills
• Organised and able to use own initiative
• Dedicated, self-motivated and hard working
• Good communication skills
• Good administrative skills
• Enthusiastic and positive outlook
• AAT/equivalent accounts training
• MS office skills (excel – intermediate)
• Experience of using an integrated accounting and stock package

Working Hours:

• Monday – Friday 39 hours per week
• Overtime available