PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK

This job was closed to applications on 31st July 2008; full details are no longer available.

The Purchase Ledger Clerk will report to the Accounting Coordinator and will be responsible for purchase invoice entry, reconciliation and posting for a range of clients. The workload varies and is performed to the highest standards and to strict deadlines. Skills and Qualifications Required The position requires applicants with the following skills and qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years purchase ledger experience preferably with Sage or Access Dimensions Accounting software • Detailed understanding of Purchase Ledger processes from beginning to end • Strong accounting systems and MS Office skills • Educated to at least Higher Grade • Ability to work to strict deadlines to produce work of a high standard • Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively • Good communicator with a polite and professional manner when dealing with clients and suppliers • Ability to work well within a team

Duties: • matching, batching and coding invoices • inputting high volumes of invoices and credit notes • chasing up invoices in query or out for authorisation • making monthly payment runs and ad hoc payment runs • dealing with expenses and petty cash • reconciliation work • dealing with supplier enquiries • maintaining or improving any known processes • provide support and cover for other team members