Purchase Ledger

Purchase Ledger

Job Type: Full-time. Office based.

Reed Accountancy are delighted to support our client with the recruitment of a Purchase Ledger Assistant, supporting support their finance team and the wider business, ensuring an efficient and seamless process is in place for the control of the purchase ledger. This role is crucial for maintaining strict compliance and supporting their vision for growth.

Main responsibilities

Match supplier invoices to purchase orders.

Code purchase orders for authorisation.

Ensure purchase invoices are authorised by the appropriate personnel.

Post purchase invoices and credits to the accounting system.

Reconcile purchase ledger to supplier statements.

Resolve purchase ledger account queries with suppliers.

Process monthly supplier payments.

Manage supplier questionnaire, escalating non-compliance issues.

Maintain a tidy and accurate purchase ledger that reflects supplier account balances.

Provide weekly purchase ledger reports to management.

Raise purchase orders and maintain several purchase ledgers.

Additional ad-hoc duties

Meet and greet lorry drivers at the weighbridge, process tickets with attention to detail, and direct drivers for loading or offloading (full training will be provided).

Required Skills & Qualifications

Professional demeanour with internal and external customers at all times.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with an excellent telephone manner.

Proficient in IT, including Word, Excel, Outlook; knowledge of Adobe and PowerPoint is beneficial.

Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to maintain concise filing systems and documents.

Keen attention to detail.

Full clean driving licence.

Hardworking, willing to take initiative and become an integral part of a dynamic team.

Confident and capable of making cold calls.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Supportive team environment.

This role is full time, permanent, office based offering an attractive salary and other benefits.

Location: Due to the location, a full driving licence and own car are required. The business is not on any public transport routes.