Purchase Ledger Clerk

Hales Group; Diss; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Near Diss, Norfolk

Pay: Dependent on experience

Type: Part-time, 24 hours per week (Fridays essential)

Term: 9-month fixed term

We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our client's team on a part-time basis. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the purchase ledger, ensuring accurate processing of invoices and payments. Strong data entry skills and familiarity with accounting software are essential for maintaining efficient financial records.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accurately process purchase invoices in a timely manner.
2. Resolve invoice authorisation queries both internally and externally, and report on query trends.
3. Reconcile supplier statements to ensure all transactions are accounted for.
4. Maintain the purchase ledger with up-to-date and accurate entries.
5. Communicate with suppliers regarding invoice queries and discrepancies.
6. Assist with month-end closing processes related to accounts payable.
7. Support the finance team with general administrative tasks.
8. Utilise accounting software such as Sage.
9. Provide coverage for various financial tasks.
10. Answer phone calls and undertake other administrative tasks as required by the Finance Team.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Previous experience in a similar role, particularly within accounts payable or purchase ledger functions, is preferred.
2. Proficiency in data entry.
3. Familiarity with accounting software Sage 50 is beneficial.
4. Excellent IT skills, especially in Excel and other MS packages.
5. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
6. Ability to prioritise a varied workload while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

For more information on this vacancy, please contact Megan Reeve at our Diss office or you can apply below.