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Purchase Ledger Clerk
Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5.30pm
Salary: £28,000 per annum
The role:
We are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to support our clients' finance team. This is a standalone purchase ledger role, specifically handling stock-related transactions and associated queries. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing multi-currency purchase invoices, ensuring accurate stock reconciliation, and resolving any discrepancies. If you have experience in purchase ledger or stock control and are highly detail-oriented, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.
Main duties:
- Working as part of a team of six to verify purchase invoices for payment, ensuring they match Goods Received and payment terms
- Confirming bank details for accuracy
- Preparing the daily Goods Received Note list to assist with cashflow management
- Reconciling accounts and supplier statements
- Postingmulti-currencyinvoices and credit notes to the Purchase Ledger
- Recording and allocating daily payments to the Purchase Ledger
- Communicating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure prompt resolution of queries
- Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of business operations and company procedures
- Adhering to security and health andsafety protocols, promptly reporting any issues
- Keeping SAGE updated with accurate and timely information, such as actions, credit limits, etc.
- Filing invoices and related statements/documents in an organized manner
- Assisting with additional tasks as needed to support the business, including covering for absent colleagues or taking on Retail, Credit Control, or Financial Admin duties.
About you:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels
- Reliable, well-organized, and disciplined, able to work confidently under pressure and manage deadlines independently
- Trustworthy, discreet, and detail-oriented, with a methodical approach to tasks
- Proven ability to work effectively within a small, dedicated team to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Flexible and motivated to provide exceptional service while continuously seeking opportunities to learn and improve
- Skilled at establishing and maintaining positive relationships both internally and externally across all levels
- Proficient in IT, with experience in account reconciliation (minimum 2 years of Purchase Ledger admin experience)
- Experience with multiple currencies is essential, and Sage Intacct experience is preferred.
Benefits:
- Office based with oneday working from home after probation
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus a get stuff done day
- Company bonusof£500
- 4% matched pension contribution
- Free parking and refreshments
