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Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

NLB Solutions

Hemel Hempstead

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

25 days ago

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Job summary

An established local business is seeking a driven Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team. In this role, you will manage supplier accounts, ensuring timely entry and payment of invoices while providing support to the Purchase Ledger Manager. This position offers the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment, where teamwork and communication are key. If you have a passion for finance and a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of a well-respected company in the heart of Hemel Hempstead.

Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of experience in purchase ledger.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Manage supplier accounts and ensure timely payment of invoices.
  • Negotiate credits and resolve queries with suppliers and managers.

Skills

Team Player
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Attention to Detail
Deadline Management
Purchase Ledger Experience

Tools

MS Office
Excel
Word
Outlook

Job description

NLB Solutions are working with a well-established local business to search for a new individual to join as a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk. The Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk will report directly into the Purchase Ledger Manager. The business will be looking for this person to help develop and motivate the team when the Manager is on leave and so need someone that is driven to take the next step in their career. The business needs an experienced Purchase Ledger specialist that is used to working in a busy environment and someone with drive.


The team are in the office 5 days a week and work 9 to 5 days with ample parking in this fully refurbished office. With a number of excellent senior managers in the business, they will offer the new starter a chance to learn about the culture that permeates across the business.


Duties:
  1. Pro-active management of portfolio of supplier accounts
  2. Entry, verification, and payment of supplier invoices
  3. Telephone and email correspondence with managers and suppliers
  4. Answering supplier calls after 2pm
  5. Negotiating credits where needed, challenging incorrect invoices, and raising queries
  6. Resolving queries with suppliers, department managers, and other internal contacts
  7. Resolving accounts on stop
  8. Reconciliation of supplier accounts to supplier statements
  9. Preparation of payments within deadlines for weekly/monthly BACS run
  10. Cover for purchase ledger manager when on holiday ensuring the team perform all tasks within deadlines
  11. Assist in open and unconfirmed purchase orders
  12. Working together as a team, helping where necessary
  13. Assist in month end process and year end
Person Spec:
  1. Team Player
  2. A great communicator
  3. Drive, organised and focused individual
  4. Exceptional organisational skills
  5. Meet strict deadlines
  6. Attention to detail
  7. Knowledge of MS Office programs - excel, word, outlook
  8. At least 3 years Purchase ledger experience
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