We are seeking a highly motivated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be a key member of our purchase ledger function for multiple companies within our organisation. This role requires an attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The applicant must have a positive, can-do attitude.
Job Description
What you will do
- Invoice Processing: Accurately inputting and verifying supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and matching with purchase orders.
- Query Management: Facilitating the purchase ledger transactions for multiple companies, ensuring accuracy, handling queries and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. Efficiently handle supplier payment queries to ensure positive company relations.
- Month End Procedures: supporting the purchase ledger function with month end, ledger close requirements and hitting deadlines.
- Supplier Reconciliation: Reconciling supplier statements to ensure accuracy and resolving any discrepancies. Respond to any supplier queries promptly and professionally.
- Supplier Setup: following internal procedures to effectively set up new suppliers across the group.
- Expenses: Processing and monitoring of company & personal expenses claims, complying with the internal policies.
- Organised Ledger: keeping a well-maintained and clean purchase ledger, with particular focus on debit balances and direct debits. Accurate recording of records with all relevant information
- Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as procurement and finance, to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Including PO query resolution.
Qualifications
What you will bring
- Proven experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
- Self-discipline and a strong team player.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Additional Information
If you want to be part of our growing business and work with a team that supports you and enables you to drive your ideas forward, we will reward you with a competitive package including:
- Competitive Salary
- 25 Days annual leave plus Bank holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Health care plan
- Free, on-site parking
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WJ are a Disability Committed employer - If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application / recruitment process, please reach out to us directly at careers@wj.uk
WJ is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement before any stated closing date should we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All applications received prior to the closing date will be considered equally, and the recruitment process will be conducted fairly and transparently.