Purchase Ledger Clerk

Astute Recruitment are currently partnering with a well-known client based in Burton on Trent in their search for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team. This role is an ideal opportunity for someone to contribute to a dynamic team within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage each of the Purchase Ledgers (including employee expenses) for all the companied within the Group, ensuring accurate maintenance of records and timely entry of information into the operating system
• Review and record expense promptly, ensuring timely payment
• Oversee purchase order processing systems and conduct regular reviews, chasing up outstanding items with colleagues or suppliers as necessary
• Proactively review overdue/unprocessed Pos and GRNIs with operational colleagues
• Manage workflows within the PO and invoice approval system
• Generate weekly payment runs for goods and services purchased in a timely manner
• Assist in managing working capital as required
• Provide support to staff at all levels within the group regarding supplier inquiries, contracts, petty cash, and employee expenses
• Assist the Financial Controller and Finance Director with ad-hoc tasks when required

Experience:

• Ability to demonstrate working in a similar fast paced environment with multiple companies
• Willingness to embrace system and technology changes
• Personable with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Flexibility to adapt to new tasks when required

Benefits and hours:

• Salary up to £28,000 depending on experience
• Working hours of 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Wednesdays and Fridays working from home
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays