At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage the Purchase Ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Wax Lyrical, known for its commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working hours, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on personal development and teamwork.
- Why this job: Be part of a finance team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Purpose of Role: To maintain the Purchase Ledger, ensuring that it is accurate and kept up to date in line with internal procedures and deadlines and ensure collection of outstanding debts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create new supplier/vendor accounts ensuring all information is correct for purchasing and finance reporting and maintain ongoing amendments.
- Credit check new and existing vendor accounts to establish any potential risk to continuity of supply.
- Ensure new supplier/vendor forms are received and duly completed and check if Wax-Lyrical standard terms of purchase have been agreed and any variation to terms is challenged or authorized as may be necessary.
- Process all Supplier/Vendor invoices and customer debit notes received in accordance with system requirements and company policy, including seeking internal approvals and raising any queries as may arise.
- Assist with any required purchase ledger reporting and month end processes as may be necessary.
- Liaise with the Credit Controller to reconcile sales ledger debit notes and agree those to be allocated.
- Process new manual purchase orders and match invoices to stock orders.
- Post bank payments to supplier/vendor account and allocate appropriate invoices accordingly.
- Liaise with AP/AR Manager and Treasury Manager to confirm when payments are to be made.
- Respond to vendor enquiries as required.
- Ensure process documentation exists for all tasks, is accurate, up to date and followed.
- Provide cover and assistance where necessary to other members of the finance department.
- Ensure that ideas and suggestions are made so that continuous improvement is part of day-to-day life in Finance.
- Commitment to Wax Lyrical's Values, Policies, Procedures & Objectives.
- Any other duties as required from time to time.
Personal Profile:
- Good communication skills required to work with Suppliers and internal members of the team.
- Able to work on own initiative and make decisions within role.
- Can work independently and understand importance of deadlines.
- Knowledge of office procedures, practices and equipment.
- Team player; works well as part of a team.
- Committed to continually improving the way we do things; keeping it simple.
- Being resilient and able to deal with the demands of the business.
- Flexible approach to work.
- High standard of work.
Purchase Ledger Clerk employer: Portmeirion Group Limited
At Wax Lyrical, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and continuous improvement. As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will benefit from a collaborative environment where your contributions are recognised, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. Located in a vibrant area, our company provides a unique chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in finance operations.
