Purchase Ledger Clerk

Our client is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their dynamic team. Based near Warrington, UK, they are known for designing and developing products locally and shipping directly to customers worldwide. They have recently expanded their reach and are now available via prominent retail outlets both in-store and online.

With ambitious objectives over the next decade, they are looking for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for the fashion industry to manage their accounts payable, process invoices, and maintain accurate records.

• Opportunity to work in an exciting industry
• Key role managing accounts payable and processing invoices
• Work within an ambitious team with significant growth plans

What you'll do:

As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, your primary responsibility will be managing our accounts payable. You will be processing a high volume of supplier invoices, ensuring all transactions are three-way matched with purchase orders and goods receipts. You will utilise their ERP to manage the purchase ledger, including invoice entry, payment runs, and reconciliation of accounts. Your role will also involve reconciling supplier statements with company records, preparing weekly and monthly payment runs, handling supplier queries promptly and efficiently, assisting in maintaining good relationships with suppliers, processing employee expenses in compliance with company policy, assisting the finance team with month-end closing activities.

• Manage accounts payable and process high volume of supplier invoices
• Utilise ERP to manage the purchase ledger
• Reconcile supplier statements with company records
• Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs
• Handle supplier queries promptly and efficiently
• Assist in maintaining good relationships with suppliers
• Process employee expenses in compliance with company policy
• Assist the finance team with month-end closing activities

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Purchase Ledger Clerk position brings a wealth of experience and skills to the table. You should have experience in accounting in particular Purchase Ledger. AProficiency in ERP's is required for this role. You should possess strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing financial data. The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is crucial. Excellent communication skills are also key as you will be liaising effectively with suppliers and internal teams.

• AAT qualification or equivalent experience in accounting is preferred
• Minimum of 2 + years of experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Proficiency in ERP's is required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial data
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills

What sets this company apart:

Our client is proud to be recognised as one of the best places to work. They offer a generous holiday package, the option to buy/sell holidays, staff discounts, and performance-based bonus schemes. They also provide private healthcare including dental and optical plans, a health cash plan, life assurance, and various other benefits from day one. They are committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates