Purchase Ledger Specialist

CMA Recruitment Group; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established Fareham-based business is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to manage the end-to-end payables function. This hybrid role offers flexibility with two days of remote work post-probation. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume purchase ledger tasks, strong communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. Additional benefits include private medical cover and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Contributory Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume purchase ledger role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume purchase invoices and credit card transactions.
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts and conduct payment runs.
• Manage escalation of queries and ensure timely resolution.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Job description

CMA is delighted to support an established Fareham-based business experiencing significant growth in appointing an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant. You will play a vital role in the end-to-end payables function, reporting to a Finance Manager. This is a hybrid role, offering two days of remote work after a successful probation period.

What will the Purchase Ledger Specialist role involve?

1. Ensure accurate and timely processing of high-volume purchase invoices and credit card transactions.
2. Code third-party supplier invoices for multiple entities within the group.
3. Ensure all costs are properly authorized prior to payment.
4. Maintain accurate supplier accounts by requesting and reconciling supplier statements regularly.
5. Manage escalation of queries, ensuring timely resolution as the initial point of contact internally and externally.
6. Conduct bi-monthly payment runs, including payment allocation and issuing remittances.
7. Post daily bank transactions and reconcile multiple bank accounts.
8. Prepare journal entries, such as intercompany postings.
9. Process employee expense and mileage claims.
10. Maintain the finance mailbox and ensure proper filing of documentation.
11. Request invoices for any payments on account.

Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Payable Assistant role includes:

• Experience in a high-volume, end-to-end purchase ledger role, including payment runs and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Additional benefits include:

• Private Medical Cover
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

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