Job Description

Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Stoke-On-Trent

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: \xc2\xa323,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional seeking an exciting opportunity to join a thriving company? Look no further! We are currently hiring a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our client\xe2\x80\x99s team. If you have a passion for providing exceptional services, possess excellent problem-solving skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you!

Responsibilities:

• Process Stock/Non-Stock invoices accurately and efficiently using the clients advanced accounting system.
• Match and code invoices, utilizing your nominal code experience to ensure precise allocation.
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of supplier statements using Excel and PDF formats.
• Respond to supplier queries promptly and professionally, delivering outstanding customer service via phone and email.
• Manage the Accounts Payable email inbox daily, meeting the agreed SLA and promptly highlighting any issues to the AP Manager.
• Interact with a diverse range of suppliers and managers, always maintaining effective communication.
• Open incoming mail daily, ensuring important documents are handled promptly.
• Generate Purchase orders for Head Office, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Verify the correctness of Goods Received Notes (GRNs) and Unit Prices on Purchase orders, ensuring accurate invoice matching across our nationwide branches.
• Actively contribute to the evolution of processes, financial controls, and outputs for Accounts Payable, as directed by the AP Manager, to align with the changing needs of our business.
• Assist with EDI (Electric Data Input) checking, resolving any issues that arise when invoices fail to auto-match.
• Manage expense claims for all IDS staff on SAP Concur, diligently checking mileage, VAT, company credit cards, and all expenses entered the system.

Essential Experience Required:

To be considered for this role, you must have the following experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of Accounts Payable experience in a similar role.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, suppliers, and managers.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a small team, demonstrating self-motivation and collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook, with a strong understanding of IT systems.
• Confident and effective communicator, able to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Proactive attitude towards problem-solving, taking initiative to identify and resolve issues.
• Meticulous attention to detail and highly organized approach to work.

The Ideal Candidate:

Our client is looking for an individual who possesses the following qualities:

• Passionate about delivering unparalleled levels of service and simplicity for our valued suppliers.
• Quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Committed to excellence and consistently pushing boundaries to deliver high-quality results.
• Possesses strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills to tackle challenges effectively.
• Demonstrates a drive for constant learning and personal development.
• A team player who enjoys collaborating and contributing to the success of the team.

If you feel that you have the skills to be successful in this Purchase Ledger Clerk role please apply now.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel who are acting as an employment agency.

Appointments Personnel