Purchase Ledger Assistant

My client is recruiting for an exciting new Purchase Ledger Assistant role based in Woking.

Client Details

My client is recruiting for an exciting new Purchase Ledger Assistant role based in Woking.

Description

• To post all supplier invoices and staff expense claims to the ledgers, ensuring they are matched to purchase orders and receipts.
• Produce 2 weekly payment runs ensuring all payments are made within the due dates and for the correct amounts. (a payment run for suppliers and a payment run for settlements).
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and action any queries.
• Timely identification and resolution of queries with internal staff and external suppliers - involves working closely with venues and buyers.
• Create new supplier accounts ensuring all relevant information is verified and entered correctly onto the system.
• Answer telephone calls from suppliers.
• Post payments for manual payments timeously (payments made outside of the usual BACS process) and allocate them to the invoices.
• Share responsibility of managing the AP mailbox.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to multitask, work well under pressure and use initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• Provide cover for colleagues' holidays and sick leave.
• Fill in credit application forms before handing to the AP manager for signing.
• Knowledge of how to clear aging queries.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Strong IT skills, fast learner.

Profile

• May have experience working as a Purchase Ledger Assistant.
• Has the ability to commute to Woking.
• May be studying towards an accountancy degree.
• May have Sage or Excel experience.

Job Offer

Salary; £28,000 - £30,000

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