Purchase Ledger Clerk

PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK
OPENSHAW, MANCHESTER (WFH FRIDAY)
£24,000 + BENEFITS| IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE | FLEXIBLE HOURS
***Up to 6 Month Contract, Possibility of Permanent***
THE COMPANY:
We're exclusively supporting a well-known and prestigious organisation that is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the team, whilst initially on a contract basis, there is a strong possibility of this becoming permanent.
As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you'll be looking after the 'Purchase to Pay' function for the finance team, which involves processing purchase invoices, raising purchase orders, matching purchase invoices to orders/goods-in receipts and processing supplier payments.
This role requires an individual that has experience of Purchase Ledger and has a solid understanding of Purchase Order processes.
THE PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK ROLE:
As the Purchase Ledger Clerk, you'll be responsible for day-to-day purchase ledger/purchase to pay tasks.
Responsible for Input of invoices onto the financial systems and generate payment runs for authorisation
Co-ordinating the purchase invoice approval process in line with procedures
Assist with month end tasks for Financial Controller to enable them to achieve completion of month end management accounts
Liaising with colleagues and external suppliers to assist with the satisfactory resolution of purchase ledger queries
Production of payment runs for all authorised payments
Inputting of monthly expense claims onto accounting system to produce payment run for review and authorisation
Reconciliation of supplier statements
Setting up of new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details THE PERSON:
Must have experience in a Purchase Ledger Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk role, or have an Accounts Assistant role which encompasses Purchase Ledger tasks
Strong understanding of Purchase Order processes, such as raising PO numbers and matching PO's to Orders/Delivery Notes.
Experience in a Manufacturing, Transport, Logistics, Wholesale business would be an advantage.
Any experience of 'Purchase to Pay' would be an advantage
An excellent attention to detail
Confident around accounting systems and MS excel
Able to Start the role either immediately or by providing 1 week notice to your current employer.TO APPLY:
Please send your CV ASAP for the Purchase Ledger Clerk role via the advert for immediate consideration.
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