Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

Description:

I am currently representing an excellent commercial and residential property company in their search for a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the team. The commercial business focuses on short and medium-term developments and investments, while the residential business sells over 200 units per annum with plans to double in size. The company has a small team of dedicated professionals and requires applicants who are willing to work collaboratively.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager you will work Monday- Friday 8.30am- 17:00pm

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be responsible for the following:

- Obtaining proof of delivery from suppliers
- Creating GRNs and matching them to purchase orders
- Processing a high volume of purchase invoices for multiple companies
- Matching purchase invoices with purchase orders on the system
- Coding invoices to the correct nominal ledger codes
- Obtaining relevant approvals for invoice payment
- Processing weekly payments by BACS
- Reconciliation of supplier statements to creditors accounts
- Verifying and maintaining supplier accounts
- Provide cover to the finance department during staff absence and leave
- Ad-Hoc duties as requested by management

Requirements

- Previous experience in accounts payable or a similar role
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Experience with accounting software is preferred but not required.

Benefits

-Salary of £26-28k 
-10% bonus based on company & individual performance 

-24 days holiday + bank holidays 

-Life assurance at 3 x salary