Purchase Ledger Clerk in Liverpool

Forge Talent are supporting a continually evolving and growing group business with a newly created requirement within their Purchase to Pay Team. You will be joining a growing shared service centre to support the end-to-end accounts payable process. This is an ideal opportunity for somebody with previous experience in a high volume PTP or end to end payables position, looking to further their career in a developing environment.

PTP Assistant Responsibilities:

• Assist with the setup and onboarding of new vendors within the system, ensuring the accuracy of data.
• Review and accurately process a high volume of supplier payment files, credit notes, and invoices.
• Proactively resolve supplier queries, ensuring a prompt and timely resolution.
• Review purchase requisitions and distribute purchase order details, ensuring that records are accurate so that relevant management reports can be generated for review.
• Review and process employee expense claims, ensuring that company policy is met, resolving any associated queries.
• Conduct, validate and post vendor rebate calculations.
• Assist with month-end accounts payable tasks, including closing the sub-ledger, preparing AP reports for management commentary, and providing relevant data for cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with internal policies, procedures, and controls while executing PTP processes.
• Complete complex supplier payment reconciliations, requesting outstanding invoices as required.
• Provide prompt resolution to vendor queries, minimising disruptions to the PTP process.
• Apply CIS accounting rules to subcontractor invoices.
• Proactively support and contribute to automation and system improvement projects.

Required PTP Assistant Experience:

• Previous experience (ideally 2 years +) in an end-to-end Accounts Payable position, with a full understanding of the end to end PTP process.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced group business or shared service centre environment is highly advantageous.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet time sensitive deadlines accordingly.
• PO Management understanding/ experience.
• A high degree of attention to detail, maintaining accuracy whilst working in a high-volume capacity.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to effectively resolve queries and reach suitable solutions.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive, motivated and ambitious attitude to the role.
• Strong computerised systems skills and intermediate Excel skills.
• Knowledge of / exposure to CIS invoice processes is highly advantageous.
• A desire to progress in a payables career path way.

This role will require you to travel to Liverpool 4 days per week (1 day WFH) and so you must live within a commutable distance. If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional seeking a new challenge, to join a high performing team please either apply or contact Rosie at Forge Talent for further information.