Purchase Ledger Clerk

Our client is looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy office-based Finance team in Poole
Purchase Ledger Clerk
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Up to £35k - Negotiable
What you will be doing as Purchase Ledger Clerk:
* Reporting to the Finance Manager you will perform all routine purchase ledger administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
* Organising, registering, matching and posting purchase ledger invoices in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy.
* Dealing with any issues arising, including corresponding with internal departments and external suppliers to obtain resolutions.
* Responding to supplier queries.
* Reconciling supplier statements to check for omissions/discrepancies.
* Compiling necessary information for payment runs for processing by Finance Manager.
* Assist in ensuring supplier payment terms, and where relevant early payment terms, are met.
* Reporting to management on issues encountered, status of invoice processing etc.
* All necessary scanning and shredding of documents/invoices/statements, remittance advices, statements etc. Kept up to date.
* Provide cover for other roles within the department as and where needed along with ad hoc duties that may arise
* Work with internal teams and suppliers for processing pre-payment and ad hoc requests
* Working with internal teams ensure that credit cards transactions are processed and kept up to date in a timely manner.
* Process internal company expense forms and file relevant backups in the appropriate location
To succeed in this role you should be detailed oriented, well-organised, and able to manage your own workload effectively. You will excel in data entry, consistently delivering accurate and timely results even under pressure. You have experience working as a team member, supporting other finance functions as needed. Your communication skills both written and verbal are strong. You approach work proactively with a can-do attitude. You can handle pressure and manage a high-volume workload. Additionally, you are highly proficient in IT, including Excel, Outlook, and accounting software.
What’s in it for you as the Purchase Ledger Clerk:
* Monthly profit share bonus scheme
* Holiday buy-back scheme
* Company sick pay
* Free onsite parking
* Perks at Work scheme
* Unlimited ‘tuck shop’ snacks, free lunch every Friday and company social and corporate events
* Complementary Birthday vouchers
* Subsidised workplace massage
* Eye vouchers
* Employee assistance programme (EAP)