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Accounts Payable

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Basildon, Essex SS16 5UY

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Purchase Ledger Clerk position is based in Basildon and is a full-time role with a salary range of £28,000 to £30,000 depending on experience.
  • The successful candidate will manage purchase ledger processes, reconcile supplier statements, and assist with financial audits.
  • A minimum of experience in accounts payable is required, and proficiency in financial software is essential.
  • Key responsibilities include reconciling purchase ledgers, preparing payments, and managing supplier queries.
  • Candidates with an AAT qualification and strong organizational skills are preferred, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Purchase Ledger Clerk
  • Location: Basildon
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 DOE

We are looking for a dedicated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team. This role involves managing purchase ledger processes, reconciling supplier statements, and assisting with financial audits. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts payable and be proficient in using financial software.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Reconcile purchase ledger to supplier statements.
  • Use in-house systems to monitor approvals of purchase invoices and direct them electronically to operational staff ahead of payment dates.
  • Distribute purchase invoice queries to operational staff within the company electronically, monitor responses proactively, and liaise with suppliers via email or online portals as required.
  • Prepare payments for daily, weekly, and monthly sign-off by the Finance Supervisor.
  • Set up new suppliers and customers in the system.
  • Perform general office duties including monitoring emails from suppliers/customers, answering queries, and managing phone calls.
  • Provide ad hoc holiday cover for colleagues in the finance team as needed.
  • Work alongside a remote-based back office in the infancy stages of automation on purchase invoices.
  • Reconcile duty invoices with deferment account statements monthly.
  • Assist with yearly audit reconciliations for the external auditor for purchase ledger accounts.
  • Run aged creditors on a regular basis and ensure all is correct and up to date alongside vendor statement reconciliations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Experience with purchase ledger processes, ideally within a large corporate business.
  • AAT qualification is advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and practices.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proactive and motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Reliable individual willing to learn new skills and adapt.
  • Proficient in computer usage, particularly Excel.

To be considered, please apply today!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.