Purchase Ledger Clerk

Are you an experienced purchase ledger professional skilled in accounts payable and managing supplier accounts? Do you have a strong bookkeeping background? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

Our client is currently experiencing significant growth and is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their busy and friendly Finance Team. The ideal candidate will own the Purchase Ledger process, be accurate, and enjoy taking on additional responsibilities as the company grows. The Purchase Ledger Clerk will be responsible for the administration process across the business and will play a crucial part in reconciling supplier invoices, accounts, setting up payments, debits/credits, and working closely with external suppliers and key divisional leaders within the business.

You must be a driver for this role due to the location. It is an office-based position working 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, close to Wokingham. Your salary for this fantastic role will be up to £30,000 dependent on experience, plus a 12% discretionary bonus.

Duties of the Role:

1. Responsibility for the purchase ledger administration processes across business divisions.
2. Successful query resolution on purchase invoices with external suppliers and internal departments.
3. Active monitoring of the Purchase Order system and collaboration with Business Divisions when required.
4. Reconciliation of the Accounts Payable ledgers to the General Ledger and query resolution.
5. Processing of internal company expense claims prior to payment.
6. Raising of internal recharge invoices.
7. Responsible for accurate month-end cutoff procedures for purchase ledger.
8. Creation of journal entries for month-end.
9. Ownership of the Accounts Payable inbox.
10. Review of supplier discounts in line with commercial agreements.
11. Management of supplier accounts including monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
12. Input of payments onto the banking system for approval.
13. Accounts payable and payments reporting against KPIs.

Skills Required:

1. A few years of experience.
2. AAT qualified or QBE.
3. Fantastic multi-tasker.
4. Passionate about all things Purchase Ledger.

In return, you will be rewarded with a great annual salary and additional benefits which include:

1. 12% discretionary annual performance bonus.
2. Up to 6% pension contribution.
3. 25 days leave, plus bank holidays (increasing to 28 days after 5 years' service).
4. £600 annual personal development budget.
5. Regular staff events.

If you feel this is a perfect role for you in a fantastic company with growth and development opportunities, do apply today!