Purchase Ledger Clerk.

Our client is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk. This role is a key part of the accounts team, responsible for reconciling supplier invoices and accounts, arranging payments, and collaborating closely with external suppliers and internal Business Divisions.

Responsibilities:

• Management of the Accounts Payable Inbox: Proactively manage and respond to all queries and communications in a professional and timely manner.
• Invoice Processing: Accurately code, check, upload, post, and match supplier invoices to Purchase Orders (POs) in line with company policy.
• Supplier Discounts: Review supplier discounts to ensure alignment with agreed commercial terms and conditions.
• Supplier Account Reconciliation: Maintain and reconcile supplier accounts, including monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Query Resolution: Handle and resolve purchase invoice queries by liaising with external suppliers and internal teams.
• Purchase Order System Oversight: Monitor the Purchase Order system to ensure compliance, working closely with Business Divisions where necessary.
• Accounts Reconciliation: Reconcile the Accounts Payable ledger to the General Ledger, promptly addressing discrepancies.
• Expense Claim Processing: Review and process employee expense claims, ensuring compliance with company policy before payment.
• Inter-Company Transactions: Prepare and raise inter-company recharge invoices as required.
• Month-End Processes:
  • Ensure the accuracy of month-end cut-off procedures for the purchase ledger.
  • Prepare and post journal entries to support the month-end close.
• Payment Processing: Input payment details onto the banking system for approval in line with internal controls.
• Reporting and KPIs: Produce detailed reports on accounts payable and payment performance, tracking and reporting against agreed KPIs.
• Support to Senior Finance Team: Provide assistance to the Financial Manager and Group Financial Controller as required.

Experience Required:

• Accounts Payable Expertise: Proven experience in managing Accounts Payable processes, including invoice handling, reconciliations, and payments.
• Accounting Software: Proficiency in systems such as SAP, Oracle, Sage, NAV, or similar, with experience using Purchase Order systems.
• Reconciliation Skills: Demonstrated experience in reconciling supplier statements and ledgers.
• Month-End Processes: Familiarity with month-end tasks, including journal entries and cut-off procedures.
• Expense Claims: Experience in reviewing and processing employee expense claims.
• Query Resolution: Strong ability to resolve invoice queries with suppliers and internal teams.
• Banking & Payments: Experience in online banking systems and payment processing.
• Reporting: Ability to produce and interpret reports, with a focus on performance against KPIs.
• Collaboration: Experience working with suppliers, internal teams, and senior finance professionals.

Benefits:

• 12% annual performance bonus
• Up to 6% employer pension contribution
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (increasing to 28 days after 5 years of service)
• £600 annual personal development budget
• Regular staff events

Important Information:

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