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Purchase Ledger Clerk
Job summary
A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a close-knit team in Coventry. You will be responsible for managing the purchase ledger, processing invoices, and ensuring supplier accounts are maintained. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role and possess strong communication and Excel skills. A competitive salary ranging from £28,000 to £32,000 is offered, alongside opportunities for professional development.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role, preferably in the construction sector.
- Strong understanding of invoice processing, supplier reconciliation, and payment procedures.
- Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload.
Responsibilities
- Process and reconcile high volumes of purchase invoices accurately.
- Maintain the purchase ledger ensuring all supplier accounts are up to date.
- Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice queries.
Skills
Tools
3 Point Recruitment are recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk for a business based in Coventry. Working in a small close knit team you will be working alongside the Finance Manager & responsible for keeping the Purchase Ledger maintained up to speed and accurately processed.
- Process and reconcile high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Match batch and code invoices ensuring compliance with internal controls and industry standards
- Maintain the purchase ledger ensuring all supplier accounts are up to date
- Prepare and process weekly / monthly payment runs
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly
- Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice queries
- Assist with month-end close procedures and reporting
- Ensure all financial records are maintained in accordance with company policies and audit requirements
- Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required
- Experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role (construction sector experience desirable)
- Strong understanding of invoice processing, supplier reconciliation and payment procedures
- Ideally have experience of using Xero previously but this isn’t essential
- Solid Excel skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- A salary range of 28-32k depending on experience
- A supportive employer who is keen for their staff to continue developing & learning
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Basic Math
- Cashiering
- Computer Skills
- Math
- Retail Sales
- 10 Key Calculator
- Copywriting
- Cash Handling
- Planograms
- Stocking
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Salary: 28 - 32
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.