Purchase Ledger

REED Accountancy and Finance are seeking a Purchase Ledger to join a well established finance team for our extremely successful client based in West Cumbria. This role involves maintaining Purchase and Sales Ledgers for the business, assisting supplier payments, and managing employee expenses.

The ideal candidate will be involved in weekly payment runs and credit control, providing crucial support to the companies financial operations.

• Maintain Purchase and Sales Ledgers 
• Assist with supplier payments and CIS returns/admin as required.
• Manage and process employee expenses.
• Conduct weekly payment runs and maintain credit control.
• Communicate effectively with internal staff, including project managers and back office teams, to clear PO and invoice queries.
• Liaise with the teams regarding project reporting and supplier communications.
• Handle communications with all group companies as needed to manage Purchase and Sales Ledgers within Sage.
• Prepare sales invoices for Business.
• Reconcile Purchase Ledger Invoices to raised Purchase Orders and Supplier Statements.
• Complete daily and weekly bank reconciliations.
• Match Purchase Invoices to Purchase Orders and handle daily submissions of Supplier’s Remittances.
• Regular filing of account information and handling bank payments.

• Proven experience in handling Purchase and Sales Ledgers.
• Strong communication skills to interact with various internal teams and external parties.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines.
• Experience with Sage or similar accounting software is highly beneficial.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and capable of conducting reconciliations.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic international company.
• Supportive team environment.