Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Administrator

Accountancy Recruit is partnering with a family run engineering company in the recruitment of a Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Administrator based in Whetstone, Leicester. You will become part of a collaborative, supportive team responsible for the day-to-day transactions using Xero: initially focused on purchase ledger and credit control. This is an opportunity to build on your accounts experience and develop your accountancy skills.

So, if you have experience of working in an accounts department/team and would like to take that next step in your career: to take on an all-round, transactional accounts role then please apply now!
Duties will include -

• Maintaining the purchase ledger.
• Accurate coding and processing of supplier invoices.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Chasing outstanding debt via email.
• Sending copy invoices.
• Processing expenses and credit card payments.
• Run aged creditors and debtors’ reports.
• Assist the Sales Ledger Clerk.

Requirements & Skills

• Experience of processing day-to-day transactions including purchase ledger
• Team orientated.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn other elements of the transactional accounts.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Good communication skills and personable approach.
• Experience of Xero would be an advantage.

Remuneration

• Salary £28-30,000 pa
• Hours: Monday to Thursday – 8.00 am to 4.30 pm Friday 8.00 am to 3.00 pm. (1/2 lunch).
• Holidays: 23 days holiday Bank holidays.
• Pension: Auto enrolment.
• Voucher discount scheme.
• Free parking.
• Office based.