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SalaryIf you are an experienced Purchase Ledger, and would like to work with an amazing company with great benefits, this could be your next role.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Lichfield (Hybrid available)
- Salary: £26,900
We are seeking a diligent Purchase Ledger Clerk to contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of our Purchase Ledger function. This role involves providing essential administrative support and ensuring the timely and accurate processing of transactions. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a strong background in Purchase Ledger and administration support.
Day to Day of the role:- Timely and accurate input of purchase invoices onto the system.
- Monthly reconciliation of account balances to supplier statements and requesting copy invoices where necessary.
- Handling payment requests and queries, resolving invoice discrepancies.
- Ensuring invoices and payments are authorised in line with company procedures.
- Posting cash book transactions accurately.
- Carrying out month-end and year-end procedures.
- Advising stakeholders of any tasks not completed on time or problems encountered.
- Working on Purchase Ledger or finance-related projects.
- Providing holiday/emergency cover for the finance team when required.
- Suggesting improvements to systems and processes where appropriate.
- Ensuring procedures are updated when required.
- Managing own time effectively and progressing personal training and development.
- A keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret information and identify anomalies.
- Fast and accurate high-volume processing skills.
- Numerate and analytical with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Well-planned and highly organised with excellent time management.
- Ability to prioritise workload, multitask and work to deadlines.
- Decision-making within a defined framework.
- Proficient IT skills, including experience with accounting systems and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent).
- 5+ years of Purchase Ledger and/or administration support experience.
- Experience in following defined processes and procedures and handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience with an ERP system is a strong advantage.
- Salary of up to £26,900 (depending on experience)
- A varied and challenging role with a financially stable market leader
- A full-time permanent contract of employment
- Company training programme to develop key skills
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Non-contributory private health care and critical illness cover
- Generous contributory pension scheme
- Life insurance at three times salary
- Employee assistance programme
- Staff purchase scheme – take products home free of charge
To apply for the Purchase Ledger Clerk position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
