Purchase Ledger Clerk

Hourly rate £13 to £15 per hour

Monday to Friday - 08:30 to 17:00 (Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 home)

Reed Accountancy are working with a large construction company on the outskirts of Southampton as they look to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk on a temporary 2-month basis (possible temp to perm for the right candidate).

• Process high-volume purchase ledger invoices.
• Prepare and process payment runs for purchase ledger and subcontractor ledger.
• Conduct monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Manage purchase ledger queries from suppliers and staff in a professional and timely manner.
• Set up new suppliers/subcontractors and make necessary amendments to existing suppliers.
• Ensure VAT and CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) compliance.
• Resolve workflow and aged debt queries.
• Regularly review outstanding invoices.
• Maintain subcontractor insurances.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as required.

• Experience in purchase ledger management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong self-discipline and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in IT, particularly Excel and BACS.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Coins software.
• Understanding of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) regulations.