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Our client who is a market leader within their field is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their dynamic Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the company's purchase ledger, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
You will play a key role in maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers and supporting the finance team in accounts payable processes.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of financial processes. Additionally, you will support the Finance department with ad-hoc and day-to-day tasks as required.
These roles are fully office based in North Leeds. They offer superb training, ongoing development, an excellent basic salary up to £32,000 free breakfast daily, free lunch on a Friday, onsite parking, team events, pension contribution and more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and appropriate authorisations
- Match invoices with purchase orders and delivery note.
- Maintain and reconcile supplier statements, resolving any discrepancies
- Prepare and process payment runs, including BACS and cheque payments
- Ensure all invoices are coded correctly and posted to the correct accounts.
- Liaise with suppliers to resolve queries and disputes in a timely manner.
- Assist in month-end closing procedures, including accruals and reporting.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation
Skills and Experience:
- Strong understanding of financial principles, including credit risk assessment, cash flow management, and accounting procedures.
- Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with customers and internal stakeholders
- Effective negotiation skills to resolve payment disputes while maintaining positive client relationships.
- Meticulous attention to detail in reviewing invoices, reconciling accounts, and identifying discrepancies to ensure accuracy in financial records.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities concurrently.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs in a fast-paced construction environment, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Collaborative approach to work, with the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team and support colleagues as needed.
