Purchase Ledger Clerk

Full time Purchase Ledger Clerk required ASAP on a 6 month temporary contract initially, with a view to become a permanent opportunity. The role will be working closely with the finance team within a busy accounts department, responsible for managing the utilities and working with the Purchase Ledger.

Main responsibilities:

• Managing the utilities for the operational sites, ensuring that records are up to date and accurate.
• Managing a group of purchase ledger accounts with timely and accurate processing of invoices, ensuring accurate accounting for VAT and subcontractor tax as appropriate.
• Ensure invoices and payments processing adhere to the approval process in place.
• Track supplier queries and drive resolution via the appropriate escalation routes within the business.
• Perform ongoing housekeeping activities to maintain clean ledgers at all time.
• Liaising with internal and external contacts to enable accurate billing and payments.
• Ensure timely processing of all activities to support the monthly close periods.
• Support & participate in process and system improvement projects.
• Assist with internal and external audits to ensure complete, timely, and accurate responses to information requests.
• Actively support the sharing of new ideas and best practice across all areas.
• Undertaking any additional tasks as may be reasonably required from time to time.

Applicants will have previous experience of purchase ledger, strong Excel skills with proficiency in Word and accounts packages. Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task with good time management.

Hybrid working considered dependant on location.

Hours: 37 hour week, Monday to Friday