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Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5.30pm

Salary: GBP28,000 per annum

The role:

We are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to support our clients' finance team. This is a standalone purchase ledger role, specifically handling stock-related transactions and associated queries. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing multi-currency purchase invoices, ensuring accurate stock reconciliation, and resolving any discrepancies. If you have experience in purchase ledger or stock control and are highly detail-oriented, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

Main duties:

1. Working as part of a team of six to verify purchase invoices for payment, ensuring they match Goods Received and payment terms
2. Confirming bank details for accuracy
3. Preparing the daily Goods Received Note list to assist with cashflow management
4. Reconciling accounts and supplier statements
5. Posting multi-currency invoices and credit notes to the Purchase Ledger
6. Recording and allocating daily payments to the Purchase Ledger
7. Communicating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure prompt resolution of queries
8. Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of business operations and company procedures
9. Adhering to security and health and safety protocols, promptly reporting any issues
10. Keeping SAGE updated with accurate and timely information, such as actions, credit limits, etc.
11. Filing invoices and related statements/documents in an organized manner
12. Assisting with additional tasks as needed to support the business, including covering for absent colleagues or taking on Retail, Credit Control, or Financial Admin duties.

About you:

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels
2. Reliable, well-organized, and disciplined, able to work confidently under pressure and manage deadlines independently
3. Trustworthy, discreet, and detail-oriented, with a methodical approach to tasks
4. Proven ability to work effectively within a small, dedicated team to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
5. Flexible and motivated to provide exceptional service while continuously seeking opportunities to learn and improve
6. Skilled at establishing and maintaining positive relationships both internally and externally across all levels
7. Proficient in IT, with experience in account reconciliation (minimum 2 years of Purchase Ledger admin experience)
8. Experience with multiple currencies is essential, and Sage Intacct experience is preferred.

Benefits:

1. Office based with one day working from home after probation
2. 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus a get stuff done day
3. Company bonus of GBP500
4. 4% matched pension contribution
5. Free parking and refreshments
6. Supportive, friendly Finance team

Interested? Call Meg on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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