Purchase Ledger Clerk

We are recruiting an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk for a well-established, growing South Yorkshire business with a really diverse operation. You will play an important role within the finance team, taking ownership of the purchase ledger from processing invoices and resolving queries through to supplier reconciliations and payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

• Competitive salary + additional employee benefits.
• Friendly, skilled and experienced team across the business with a strong emphasis on customer service.
• Long established business that offers stability combined with the opportunity to be part of a growing business.

The Job:

The purpose of a Purchase Ledger Clerk is to make sure a company's suppliers are paid accurately, on time and in accordance with agreed terms, while keeping the purchase ledger records complete and up to date.

• Processing supplier invoices onto the system.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Checking prices, quantities and VAT.
• Posting invoices to the correct suppliers and nominal codes
• Dealing with any queries.
• Liaising with internal staff and suppliers to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Updating and maintaining supplier accounts.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

The Person:

• Purchase Ledger experience is essential.
• Good IT skills including Excel are required.
• Commercial awareness is essential - understanding that accurate purchase ledger processing affects cash flow, supplier relationships and ultimately profitability.
• Attention to detail and accuracy skills are essential.
• The ability to work within a small team is required.