Purchase Ledger Clerk

Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Heage, Derbyshire, DE56 2BW

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Bowmer + Kirkland:

Since being established in 1923 Bowmer & Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve.

Our Accounts Department, based at our head office in Heage, is looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team. This is a full-time position, working 8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Monday - Thursday with a 4.30 pm finish on Friday, however, consideration will be given to requests for applicants wanting to work on a part-time basis.

Duties of the Role:

• Review invoices received for accuracy against both the buying system and goods received notes as received from construction sites
• Accurate and timely inputting of all invoices on the finance system, including scanning of all documentation
• Liaising with the buying department and site management with regards to invoices held in query
• Prepare and process weekly and ad-hoc payment runs
• Reconciliation of supplier statements
• Dealing promptly with supplier queries as received via telephone or e-mail
• General ledger management
• Providing holiday cover for other purchase ledger clerks within the team
• Subject to training / experience, assisting the sub-contract ledger clerks during busy periods
• Assisting the Management Accountant with ad-hoc tasks

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel desired
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• An ability to prioritise workload and adhere to strict deadlines
• Confidence to work autonomously, with a willingness to develop skills and knowledge
• Happy to work in a team and help others, if and when necessary
• Friendly and approachable with a professional telephone manner
• A team player with a 'can do' attitude

In return we offer:

• A supportive environment with the opportunity to undertake your AAT qualification and the potential to progress within the business.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas Eve)
• Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period)
• Enhanced family friendly policy (subject to qualifying period)
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Training & Development Opportunities

Bowmer + Kirkland are an equal opportunities employer. We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact the HR Department in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process.

If you would like to be considered for this role please apply with your CV and covering letter through the link.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Accounts Administrator, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant, Finance Admin, Accounts Admin, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Purchase Ledger Administrator and Purchase Ledger Assistant, SAP, may also be considered for this role.