Purchase Ledger Clerk

PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK

OPENSHAW, MANCHESTER (WFH FRIDAY)

24,000 + BENEFITS| IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE | FLEXIBLE HOURS

***Up to 6 Month Contract, Possibility of Permanent***

THE COMPANY:

We're exclusively supporting a well-known and prestigious organisation that is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the team, whilst initially on a contract basis, there is a strong possibility of this becoming permanent.

As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you'll be looking after the 'Purchase to Pay' function for the finance team, which involves processing purchase invoices, raising purchase orders, matching purchase invoices to orders/goods-in receipts and processing supplier payments.

This role requires an individual that has experience of Purchase Ledger and has a solid understanding of Purchase Order processes.

THE PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK ROLE:

• As the Purchase Ledger Clerk, you'll be responsible for day-to-day purchase ledger/purchase to pay tasks.
• Responsible for Input of invoices onto the financial systems and generate payment runs for authorisation
• Co-ordinating the purchase invoice approval process in line with procedures
• Assist with month end tasks for Financial Controller to enable them to achieve completion of month end management accounts
• Liaising with colleagues and external suppliers to assist with the satisfactory resolution of purchase ledger queries
• Production of payment runs for all authorised payments
• Inputting of monthly expense claims onto accounting system to produce payment run for review and authorisation
• Reconciliation of supplier statements
• Setting up of new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details

THE PERSON:

• Must have experience in a Purchase Ledger Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk role, or have an Accounts Assistant role which encompasses Purchase Ledger tasks
• Strong understanding of Purchase Order processes, such as raising PO numbers and matching PO's to Orders/Delivery Notes.
• Experience in a Manufacturing, Transport, Logistics, Wholesale business would be an advantage.
• Any experience of 'Purchase to Pay' would be an advantage
• An excellent attention to detail
• Confident around accounting systems and MS excel
• Able to Start the role either immediately or by providing 1 week notice to your current employer.

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV ASAP for the Purchase Ledger Clerk role via the advert for immediate consideration.

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