Purchase Ledger Clerk

Adaptable Recruitment are exclusively working with a reputable Liverpool based business who is looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to cover a period of maternity leave.

Salary and Benefits
£29000 per annum
37.5 hours a week
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Office based with free parking on site

Job duties and responsibilities

• Receiving, verifying, and processing invoices for accuracy and completeness, (both PO driven and manual coding).
• Query resolution: Investigating and resolving discrepancies or issues related to invoices, purchase orders or payments.
• Processing ad hoc payments to suppliers, ensuring payment terms and processes are adhered to, whilst maximising cash flow.
• Creating, maintaining, verifying, and recording supplier master data accounts in accordance with internal audit processes.
• Assisting in the management of the accounts payable shared mailbox.
• Providing team cover during holiday/sickness absences.
• Reconciling accounts payable supplier accounts with supplier statements.
• Responding to enquiries from suppliers and internal staff regarding invoices and payments.

• Completing month/year end reconciliations and ledger period closes. Reconciling the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all invoices/credits and payments are accounted for and properly posted.

Ideal skills and experience

• Proven working experience as Accounts Payable Clerk
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is crucial for verifying invoice information and ensuring accurate payments.
• Good organisation skills are essential for managing a large volume of invoices and records.
• Basic accounting knowledge and familiarity with accounting principles and terms.
• Proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheets, with the ability to use software for invoice processing and record-keeping is essential.
• Strong communication and people skills are necessary for interacting with suppliers and internal staff.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential for managing workload and collaborating with colleagues.