Purchase Ledger Clerk

Reed Accountancy are working with a well-established organisation located in Fife, Scotland, to find an experienced full-time Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their growing Finance team.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support the Supplier Payments function of the team with prospects to take on more responsibility as they develop in the company alongside financial sponsorship for recognised finance qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing invoices of a high volume accurately and efficiently
• Coding invoices accurately and sending for internal authorisation
• Reconciling Purchase Ledger accounts and supplier statements
• Liaising with suppliers on any discrepancies
• Liaising with internal departments on receipt/approval of all invoices or credit notes
• Ensuring all accounts data input is complete on time to allow accounting deadlines to be met
• Dealing with internal queries relating to purchase ledger
• Filing and archiving documents to facilitate easy retrieval
• Bank Reconciliations
• Additional Ad Hoc Duties to support the wider Finance Team

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures
• Attention to detail and accuracy to data entry
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work well within a team and to own initiative
• Good communicator, verbally and written
• Fluent IT skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Desire for career development

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Benefits:

• Financial sponsorship towards recognised finance qualifications, such as AAT and ACCA
• Support and training from team of qualified finance professionals
• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement

To apply for this position or discuss it further, please reach out to Kirsten Mcnaughton at Reed Accountancy Edinburgh. We look forward to your applications!