Purchase Ledger Controller

My client a City law firm are seeking a Purchase Ledger Controller to provide a professional and timely accounting service, handling all invoices, receipts, and payments efficiently. This role involves collaboration with the Revenue team and requires the ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards during peak times.

• Process documentation, post bank transactions, reconcile accounts, and create payment runs.
• Ensure invoices and credit cards are posted in accordance with internal approval requirements, accurately and on time.
• Manage daily operations of Chrome River, our expense management software.
• Maintain the Purchase Ledger accurately and ensure processing deadlines are met.
• Ensure compliance with VAT regulations and HMRC requirements.
• Investigate and resolve purchase ledger queries.
• Handle coding and posting of monthly credit card statements and petty cash transactions.
• Manage disbursement ledger, including coding, posting, and reconciliation of counsel fee notes.
• Organise internal transfers and handle foreign currency requirements.
• Post daily receipts and banking transactions, ensuring reconciliation with bank statements.
• Manage all outgoing payments using electronic means, including BACS runs and client and office cheque issuance.
• Support the monthly billing cycle by providing assistance to the Revenue team.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a purchase ledger role.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to meet daily, monthly, and annual deadlines and report progress.
• Positive and driven attitude focused on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Basic understanding of SRA Accounts rules and firm’s Anti Money Laundering and KYC processes is beneficial.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for data reconciliation, summarisation, and analysis.

only working 2 days in the office

Bonus

37.5 hours a week