Purchase Ledger Clerk

• Location: Poole
• Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm)
• Annual Salary: £27,000 per annum

We are seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Client,

This role involves undertaking all routine purchase ledger administrative tasks accurately and efficiently. You will report directly to the Finance Manager and work closely with the Credit Controller and Finance Administrator.

• Organise, register, match, and post purchase ledger invoices with high accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Address issues by corresponding with internal departments and external suppliers to obtain resolutions.
• Respond to supplier queries and reconcile supplier statements to check for omissions or discrepancies.
• Compile necessary information for payment runs to be processed by the Finance Manager.
• Ensure supplier payment terms are met, including early payment terms where relevant.
• Report to management on issues encountered and the status of invoice processing.
• Maintain up-to-date records through scanning and shredding of documents/invoices/statements, and remittance advices.
• Provide cover for other roles within the department as needed and perform ad hoc duties that may arise.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers for processing pre-payment and ad hoc requests.
• Ensure that credit card transactions are processed and kept up to date in a timely manner.
• Attend relevant weekly cross-department meetings.
• Process internal company expense forms and file relevant backups in the appropriate location.

• Well-organised with the ability to plan and manage own workload.
• Experience working as a team member and supporting other finance functions as required.
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Proactive, can-do, team player approach to work.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a high volume workload.
• Highly proficient IT user, including Excel, Outlook, and accounting software.

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive team environment.

To apply for the Purchase Ledger Clerk position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.