Location
Croydon, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
Purchase Ledger Clerk needed for a great role in a friendly central accounts team in a forward thinking firm in Croydon. We are fully office based, Monday to Friday and offer long term career opportunities and a good working environment. As Purchase Ledger Clerk, you’ll be responsible for accounts payable / purchase ledger as well as bank account management and reconciliation tasks across our group companies. So lots to get your teeth into.
You should have experience in Sage 50 or Sage 200 for this Purchase Ledger Clerk role and enjoy a varied role.
Purchase Ledger Clerk responsibilities
- Process purchase invoices in a timely and efficient manner
- Match purchase orders to invoices as appropriate
- Prepare and authorise invoices for payment taking into consideration cash flow requirements and credit terms
- Process utility bills and confirm meter readings
- Ensure all data entry is completed within deadlines
- Deal with queries from suppliers and accountants as and when required
- Liaise with site managers and suppliers to resolve invoice queries or to obtain missing documentation
- Assist with ad hoc analysis or other appropriate admin duties as and when required
- Carry out general administration, e.g. filing, photocopying, post handling
- Complete monthly statement reconciliations
- Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures
Purchase Ledger Clerk Requirements
- IT skills, with a sound working knowledge of MS Excel and relevant finance systems
- Numerate individual, with good organisation and administration skills
- Self-discipline, with good time management skills and the ability to manage a number of priorities
- Ability to multi-task, and work efficiently and accurately under pressure
- Team player, supportive of departmental colleagues
- Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers
With at least two years experience in an accounts team, you’ll be a Purchase Ledger Clerk who has worked on purchase ledger / accounts ledger or perhaps come from an accountancy practice and looking for that move into a commercial / industry role as a Purchase Ledger Clerk. Sage 50 or Sage 200 experience is highly desirable. Please note - we are fully office based Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm with an hour for lunch.
Job tags
Salary
£25k - £30k per annum
