Purchas Ledger Clerk

Job: Purchase Ledger Clerk

Temporary 3 months
Location: Market Deeping
Monday to Friday / Hybrid
Salary£27-33K
The ideal candidate has around 3 years in a similar purchase ledger role, is available to start immediately and can pass BPSS checks.Our client, a well-established engineering and manufacturing business, needs an experienced purchase ledger professional who can step in immediately and keep the ledger running smoothly.
Key responsibilities

Check supplier invoices, match them to goods received notes (GRNs) and obtain approvals within set limits of authority.
Prepare outgoing supplier payments by BACS, including international payments.
Record payments made in the business system (Jobscope).
Process supplier debit notes for rejected or returned stock.
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
Post customer cash receipts and record sales invoices in Jobscope.
Carry out month-end and year-end processing within the business system.
Maintain accurate records, logs and files of invoices, payments and approvals.
Handle email and telephone queries from internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Support internal and external auditors as required.
Follow the company's standards of business ethics and conduct at all times.
Carry out other related finance tasks as directed by the department supervisor.Essential

Previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience in an office environment, ideally 3 years in a similar role.
Experience processing BACS and international supplier payments.
Working knowledge of VAT.
Experience using an integrated, modular ERP system (Jobscope experience is a bonus; SAP, Sage 200 or similar also relevant).
Competent with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
GCSE Maths and English at grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent).
Able to pass BPSS pre-employment screening.
Available to start immediately.Desirable

Bookkeeping experience.
Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Exposure to month-end and year-end processes and audits.Personal qualities

Strong attention to detail, numeracy and integrity.
Clear, calm and professional communication with suppliers.
Able to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.
Works well independently and as part of a team, using initiative to solve problems
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed