Purchase Ledger Clerk

Working Week:
39 hours – Mon to Thurs 7.30am to 4.15pm, Fri 7.30am to 1.30pm
The company:
A forward-thinking family-owned Sheet metal manufacturing business who have recently seen large capital investment in the latest automation and equipment. The company are focused on doubling the output in the next 3-5 years whilst maintaining / improving margins. This subcontract manufacturer supplies to a variety of sectors and has seen considerable growth in the last couple of years. This is an exciting time to join this expanding business.
We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to work in our busy office.
This role is very varied. It will include various duties with the aim to develop and have more responsibilities over a period of time. You will be part of a small team of Admin staff and will report directly to the Office Manager.
Your main duty will be to look after the day to day running of the Purchase Ledger function. However, you will also be involved in general accounts/administrative duties including credit control, customer credit checks, daily checks of staff clocking in reports, assisting the Office Manager with daily, weekly and monthly accounts processes, Including, but not limited to Bank Reconciliation, Petty Cash Reconciliation and Credit Card Reconciliation.
To undertake filing, photocopying/scanning record keeping, photocopying/scanning and distribution of relevant documents.
You must have knowledge of using Microsoft Packages, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook.
Using databases such as Sage, E2i and Evalu-8 (training will be provided).
Assisting Payroll with Timesheet administration and queries and covering the payroll function during holidays and absences.
To deal courteously and efficiently with all visitors.
Answering the telephone in a professional manner and dealing with enquiries.
Providing refreshments for visitors when required.
Inputting data onto internal systems with a high level of accuracy.
Dealing with stationery/stock levels and reordering as and when appropriate.
Assisting all members of the team as and when required.
Dealing with requests for information.
Ensure that the Policies of the company are observed and that good practice is encouraged, particularly in the areas of Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and confidentiality.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which is relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.
The ideal candidate will be a recognised qualification in AAT or equivalent and have a basic understanding of how the admin and accounts team function within a busy business environment.
Experience in HR would also be an advantage as part of the progression of the role will involve HR training and involvement in HR matters.
The ideal candidate must also have a good standard of English and Maths as these are key skills in this role.
We are a company that encourages progression for all staff. Within the admin team there is always lots of opportunities to gain experience and new challenges to take on