Accounts Assistant

Reed

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 3 days

Basildon, Essex SS16 5UY

£23,000 - £26,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position of Purchase Ledger Clerk offers an annual salary ranging from £23,000 to £26,000, depending on experience.
Located in Basildon, this is a full-time, permanent role within a busy accounts department.
Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in an office-based role, preferably with purchase ledger experience.
Key responsibilities include inputting and processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and managing accounts documents.
The role requires good IT skills, excellent communication abilities, and a strong attention to detail, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Annual Salary: £23,000 - £26,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Basildon
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our busy accounts department in Essex. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate, driven, and committed to excellence in their professional field.

Day-to-day of the role:

Inputting invoices onto the system.
Processing invoices once authorised.
Answering calls from suppliers and addressing their queries.
Reconciling supplier statements.
Processing bank statements.
Conducting regular payment runs.
Filing and managing accounts documents.
Performing other ad-hoc duties as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Purchase Ledger experience or at least 2 years of experience within an office-based role.
Good IT skills, proficient in using accounting software and systems.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work to deadlines and manage time effectively.
Self-motivated, hardworking, reliable, and willing to learn and develop.

Benefits:

Competitive company pension.
On-site parking.
22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.

Additional Information:

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (30min lunch break).
Secure on-site allocated parking space.
This position does not offer the option to work remotely.

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