Purchase Ledger Clerk

£25,180 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) + excellent benefits
30 hours per week (worked across 5 days - Monday to Friday)
Please click here to view the job profile and full list of accountabilities and experience requirements
**Closing Date**: 3rd December 2024
We at Milestones Trust are now recruiting for the position of Purchase Ledger Clerk at our Trust Office based just of the high street in Staple Hill, Bristol.
This role would ideally suit somebody who is quite dynamic and would like to be involved with, and gain experience in, other parts of the Finance team’s responsibilities.
You would be joining a small team of 4 people who work on a hybrid basis - 2 days per week in the office, though this may be more in the first few weeks whilst you are getting up to speed.
Accountabilities
- To control and develop the Purchase Ledger, to enable effective financial accounting within the Trust.
- Monitor and reconcile supplier accounts, dealing with any queries that arise.
- Investigate supplier chasing letters and supplier/internal queries, responding promptly and appropriately.
- To ensure that all costs are processed prior to month end closing.
- To liaise with other departments to ensure that invoices are processed correctly within agreed payment terms.

**Desired Experience/Skills**:

- Previous experience of purchase ledger management (2 years plus)
- Good IT skills and proficient in the use of computer programs for: spreadsheets, (including basic Pivot Tables), Accounting, Databases
- Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and techniques
- Educated to at least GCSE Level A-C or equivalent in Maths and English
- Effective time management and work prioritisation skills and the ability to work well under pressure
- Able to build productive working relationships and partnerships both internal and external to the Trust
- Ability to identify issues and develop a logical and clear approach to problem solving, with the ability to resolve conflict using own judgement.

At Milestones Trust we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity that we are today. In return, we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:

- 30 days annual leave entitlement
- Company pension scheme, to help grow your retirement pot
- Learning and development opportunities to help you to build your career, including a comprehensive induction programme, and the opportunity to undertake further qualifications
- Health Cash Plan on completion of probation giving you access to a minimum of £695 cash back for health treatments e.g. dental, therapies, optical, maternity/paternity, NHS prescriptions etc.
- Generous Occupational Maternity/Paternity pay
- Get paid when you want - access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday using Dayforce Wallet
- Access to an Employee Discount Platform from day one, with discounts and cashback for hundreds of retailers
- An employee referral scheme that allows you to earn money for referring friends and family.

We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust.
Please refer to our Refer a Friend policy for full details of eligibility and terms.
Milestones Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all the individuals that it supports, it expects the same commitment from all employees. If successful at interview an enhanced DBS check will take place. (Formerly CRB) A criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment. Committed to Equality and Diversity for all. Registered Charity No. 294377.