Purchase Ledger Clerk
A vacancy has arisen for a Purchase Ledger Clerk based in our Harwich office.
The role of the purchase ledger department is to maintain all supplier accounts, ensuring payments are made correctly and within the agreed payment terms.
The purchase ledger clerk has responsibility for all areas of the purchase ledger within two portfolios of suppliers to ensure the smooth operation of the department. The role is part of a multi-skilled finance team, and the post holder is required to undertake additional responsibilities when required.
The purchase ledger department works in close liaison with the purchasing managers.
The person we are looking for in this role needs to have good all-round purchase ledger experience, they need to be proactive in seeing areas for improvement and agreeing changes with the finance manager and implementing these. In addition to this the right candidate needs to be able to work closely within a team of people to ensure the successful and effective running of the whole finance department.
Responsibilities
- Process and post purchase invoices, staff expense claims, and other relevant documents, using SAP and interfaced ERP systems.
- Ensure the European VAT numbers quoted by suppliers on invoices are correct.
- Resolved unmatched invoice issues.
- Respond to telephone and email enquiries from suppliers.
- Open and maintain SAP supplier accounts.
- Liaise with suppliers, maintain accurate vendor details in the financial database, and resolve any invoice or payment-related queries.
- Prepare and process payments to suppliers via BACS, and other methods for multi-currency.
- Reconcile supplier statements and assist in creating purchase ledger reports and other financial reports.
- Accurately calculate Value Added Tax (VAT) for purchased items, for both UK and European VAT registrations.
- Additional administrative tasks as required.
Qualifications and Experience
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A minimum of 2 years’ experience in purchase ledger
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Numerate with good communication skills.
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Excel skills.
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Experience in dealing with multi-currency transactions.
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Experience in working with European VAT.
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Experience in SAP accounts system desirable
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holiday increasing to 27 days with service
- Life assurance
- Company pension
- Healthcare Scheme
- Bike to Work / Electric Car scheme
- Volunteering days
