Purchase Ledger Clerk

Ross-on-Wye

Salary up to £28k

The role is based at our head office in Ross-on-Wye, within our 10-strong Finance & Administration team. The successful candidate will have great PC skills and plenty of purchase ledger experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding group of businesses which values its people and offers exciting development opportunities. Above all, we value keenness to learn and an eye for detail, so a qualification such as Business Administration or AAT is not essential but would be an advantage. We would also offer and fund further training as required.

The role is focused around processing purchase invoices, managing payments, account reconciliation, and data input for VAT and other returns. Daily interaction is essential with farm and other managers and staff based all over the UK.

Applicants should have passion for customer service, keenness to learn, an eye for detail, and experience in the use of the Microsoft Office packages.

Salary & Benefits:

Hours of work are 37.5 per week with some flexibility on start/end time

Work days are Monday to Friday

Holidays are 23 days per year + 8 bank holidays (pro-rata based on hours)

Salary is competitive

The package also includes Vitality private medical insurance

Job Description Purchase Ledger Clerk

The Purchase Ledger Clerk has several daily and weekly deadlines to work to. The role works closely with, and reports to the accountant responsible for the same business, since complete, accurate and timely administration is fundamental to a good set of accounts.

Responsibilities:

Processing supplier invoices through to payment using finance software

Dealing with supplier queries

Account reconciliation, journal posting, and reporting to support the accountant in ad hoc tasks as well as month end accounts preparation

Personal Strengths:

Strong PC skills - used to working in accounting software and very familiar with the Microsoft Office package

Multi-tasker who can switch between tasks whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Great communication and customer service skills professional and helpful builds strong working relationships

Excellent organisational skills and knows the importance of efficient and effective processes and record-keeping

Skills, Abilities and Experience:

Purchase Ledger experience isessential

Strong PC skills areessential

A recognised qualification such as Business Administration or AAT isdesirable

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
On-site parking
Private medical insurance