Purchase Ledger Clerk

EP Group - Purchase Ledger Clerk

EP Group is an award winning, global packaging manufacturer with production facilities across Europe and South East Asia.

Our global headquarters in Birmingham is home to our dedicated paper manufacturing division providing a wide range of food packaging products for the likes of McDonalds, Amazon, Marks & Spencer and Greggs.

We are now seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to be based on site here in Birmingham, with the purpose of ensuring the smooth running of purchase ledger, ensuring suppliers are paid in an accurate and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities - Purchase Ledger Clerk

1. To be responsible for financial management of a set of suppliers
2. Review all General Ledger (GL) invoices and obtain necessary approvals before making payments
3. Process payments through the bank for all Group entities
4. Conduct weekly payment selection loads and present payment runs to the PL Manager
5. Accurately process and manage expenses, with a thorough understanding of VAT elements
6. Set up templates in the bank and manage this process for accurate recording of supplier's bank details
7. Manage Supplier invoices and maintain vendor accounts including daily / monthly supplier reconciliations
8. Perform month end tasks
9. Support the reduction of GRNI and maintain a clean ledger
10. Request VAT invoices where proformas have been paid
11. Process invoices in different currencies
12. Clear down direct debit accounts and maintain accurate records
13. Monitor and manage the shared inbox daily providing cover during absences or holidays
14. Communicate effectively with Suppliers via email and phone demonstrating confidence and professionalism
15. Perform ad hoc duties as assigned by the Manager
16. Utilize SAP proficiently to manage financial tasks and processes

Key Requirements - Purchase Ledger Clerk

1. Proven experience in accounts payable / purchase ledger
2. Experience in FMCG, retail or manufacturing preferred
3. Knowledge of processing international invoices in different currencies is desirable
4. Highly accurate with strong attention to detail
5. Excellent excel skills including VLOOKUPS and Pivot tables
6. Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal
7. Proven experience in SAP and XERO
8. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities