Purchase Ledger Clerk
London
Purchase Ledger Clerk - Kerridge software experience required
£30,000 to £33,000
Norh London
About:
My client specialises in Ironmongery and has been established for over 50 years. They are currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join them on a permanent basis the role will involve accurately processing and managing the companies purchases and payments.
Duties
Maintain financial records related to purchases and suppliers.
Handle and process invoices and reconcile delivery notes.
Communicate and liaise with suppliers regarding payments and discrepancies.
Ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers.
Resolve discrepancies and issues related to purchases and invoices.
Contribute to efficient financial operations and compliance within purchasing processes.
Matching, checking and coding invoices.
Working out VAT payments
Making payments via BACS and cheques
Process proforma invoices
Processing overhead invoices
Setting up of new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details
Reconciliation of supplier statements monthly
Managing petty cash and cash float
Data entry although this will be automated soon.
Purchase ledger month end close.
Being first point of contact for all relevant enquiries
Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
Reviewing systems and processes and making improvements where necessary
Requirements:
Organised and ability to multi task.
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships.
Excellent communication skills
Excel and Microsoft packages
Bookkeeping
IT literate
Software packages such as Kerridge, SAP and Oracle or similar connected to stocks
Efficient invoice processing
An established vendor relationship
Process Improvement Recommendation
Streamlined purchase ledger.
Vendor collaboration
Continuous improvement
Demonstrable experience of bookkeeping - purchase ledger
Solid team working experience
Experienced in Excel and Microsoft office packages.
Experience in working with software packages such as Kerridge, SAP and Oracle or similar connected to stocks
Qualified to degree level or at least to AAT level or part qualified ACCA or CIMA. (preferred but not essential)