Purchase Ledger

Description

Our Harrogate based client in currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.

This will be a stand-alone AP role reporting into the Finance Manager, so you must be confident with all aspects of purchase ledger.

Main responsibilities

• Receive and process purchase invoices from suppliers.
• Verify accuracy of invoices and ensure they match purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Ensure invoices are coded correctly according to the company’s chart of accounts.
• Prepare and schedule supplier payments in line with payment terms.
• Carry out monthly statement reconciliations.
• Resolve payment issues or discrepancies with suppliers promptly.
• Processing credit card transactions.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding account queries, invoice disputes, and payment issues.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintain existing account details.
• Maintain a positive relationship with suppliers to ensure the smooth resolution of any concerns.

Personal Qualities

• Great attention to detail and the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Good communication skills
• Ability to self-manage as well as being able to integrate into wider finance team
• Good organisational skills and can work in a methodical manner
• Previous purchase ledger experience, preferably in a stand-alone / manager role
• Sage 50 experience preferred
• Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Prior experience of CIS / reverse charge VAT

Benefits

• Salary: £26,000-£30,000
• Free/subsided gym membership
• Company Pension
• 20 days holiday
• Free on-site parking

Schedule

• Monday – Friday 8.30 – 5.00pm 1 hour for lunch
• Work location: Full time office-based Harrogate

Interested? Send your CV to Emma at EM Recruiting TODAY!