Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk Fixed-Term Contract

Ely, Cambridgeshire 37.5 hours per week Hybrid: 3 days in the office

Are you the person who spots a discrepancy, tracks down the answer and keeps things moving? This is a varied opportunity to join a busy finance team and play a key role in keeping the purchase ledger accurate and up to date.

Working closely with colleagues in other departments, you'll process a high volume of supplier and intercompany invoices, resolve queries and help ensure transactions are recorded correctly and on time.

What you'll be doing:

• Matching and posting supplier and intercompany invoices and credit notes
• Reconciling supplier statements, requesting missing invoices and following up outstanding approvals
• Maintaining the purchase order log and obtaining manager approvals
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts and responding to supplier queries
• Posting daily cashbook transactions and customer point of sale receipts
• Raising monthly intercompany recharge invoices
• Reviewing inventory adjustments and helping resolve goods invoice queries with the Warehouse and Supply Chain teams
• Supporting cost analysis and allocations for phones, vehicles, warehouse costs and fuel
• Assisting the Management Accountant and Financial Controller with other finance tasks and suggesting practical process improvements

What you'll bring:

You’ll have experience in a busy finance function, strong numerical skills and the attention to detail needed to handle a high volume of transactions. You’ll be comfortable with Excel and an ERP system; experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX would be a distinct advantage.

Just as importantly, you’ll be organised, approachable and confident managing your own priorities while working closely with others.

Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire (3 days per in office/2 at home)

Hours: Full time

Duration: 12 months

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.