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Our client are a highly experinced groundworks company that primarily serves the house building sector.
Due to company growth, our client is looking to bring an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk in to join their team.
You will be responsible for managing invoice processing, preparing payments, handling supplier communications, performing accounts reconciliations, assisting with month-end reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
What's in it for you?
- Monday To Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.
- Salary - £30,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience).
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
- Pension.
- Holiday rises by 1 extra day per year up until 25 days.
- On-site parking.
Position Overview
- Receiving, coding, and inputting supplier invoices into the accounting system.
- Matching invoices with purchase orders and delivery notes.
- Checking for accuracy and completeness
- Preparing payment runs (BACS, cheques, or online transfers).
- Ensuring timely payment to suppliers to avoid late fees or disruptions.
- Communicating with suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Reconciling supplier statements.
- Performing regular reconciliations of the purchase ledger accounts.
- Ensuring accounts are accurate and up to date.
- Assisting with month-end closing by preparing purchase ledger summaries.
- Generating reports on accounts payable activities.
- Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and company policies.
- Supporting audits by providing necessary documentation and records
Position Requirements
- Ideally from a Construction background.
- Proficiency in accounting software preferably SAGE accounts and construct.
- Strong IT skills in Excel, Outlook & Word.
- Ability to handle large volumes of transactions.
- Strong communication skills for liaising with suppliers and colleagues.
- Previous experience in the role is preferred but not essential.
*Please be aware this job description is a general overview and subject to change as per our clients' needs. You will most likely have to help in other related areas to this role.
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