Purchase Ledger Clerk

Hours per week:

36.5

Working hours:

8.30-5.00 Monday to Thursday (4.30 Friday)

                                                                 Job Type:

Ongoing Temp-Perm

Key Responsibilities

·         Invoice Processing: Process a high volume of purchase invoices and credit notes across multiple company entities in both GBP and EUR.

·         PO Matching: Accurately match invoices to Purchase Orders and Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs), investigating and resolving any pricing or quantity variances.

·     Payment Runs: Prepare and format bi-monthly and monthly payment runs (BACS/SEPA) for management approval.

·         Statement Reconciliation: Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations, proactively addressing missing invoices, unallocated cash, and debit balances.

·         Query Resolution: Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier  

queries, maintaining strong relationships while firmly enforcing

company procurement policies.

·         Month-End Support: Assist the wider finance team with month-end purchase ledger closures, ensuring all costs are accrued and posted into the correct financial periods.

·         Master Data Maintenance: Set up new supplier accounts, verify bank details to prevent fraud, and maintain accurate vendor records in the ERP system.

Essential Criteria

·         Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience in a high-volume Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.

·         Cross-Border Knowledge: Experience processing transactions in multiple currencies (GBP/EUR) and an understanding of cross-border VAT treatments.

·         Technical Proficiency: Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and modern ERP systems.

·         Accuracy: Exceptional attention to detail with a methodical approach to dispute resolution and data entry.