At a Glance
- Tasks: Process supplier invoices and resolve queries efficiently while supporting the finance team.
- Company: Leading business in Alderley Edge with a commitment to equal opportunities.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, statutory pension, death in service benefit, and free parking.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and development in finance.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and enhance your finance skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 2+ years accounts payable experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
This leading business in Alderley Edge is looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk. Office-based 9am-5.30pm with 1 hour lunch (unpaid).
The Role
- Responsible for the day-to-day processing of supplier invoices for a number of Group companies.
- Engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders via email and phone to resolve and clear queries efficiently.
- Take ownership of invoices on hold and proactively work through any issues to improve invoice processing in future.
- Undertake monthly supplier statement reconciliations – dealing with any outstanding items to ensure timely resolution.
- Identify areas where improvements could be made to drive efficiency in future and communicate these to relevant team members.
- Deal with ad-hoc requests from regional teams including sundry payment processing and any general enquiries.
- Support finance team during year-end audit with any information request received from auditors.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple mailboxes and input invoices on the system in line with agreed processes.
- Liaise with suppliers to professionally resolve any invoice queries.
- Ensure supplier statement reconciliations are performed monthly and any queries are dealt with promptly wherever required.
- Match invoices to purchase orders working with relevant teams to clear any price or volume discrepancies wherever required.
- Post daily cash.
- Assist new and existing supplier accounts in line with company policy.
- Generate weekly payment run for approval and payment.
- Efficient and timely management of invoices on hold in the system.
- General office duties including answering calls, scanning and printing.
- Support the wider finance team with any ad-hoc processes as required.
The Person
- Essential Accounts payable experience of 2 years plus solid experience.
- Good telephone manner, together with good communication both verbal and written.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Team player.
- Ability to manage supplier issues and elevate to the supervisor as required.
- Exceptional organisational skills and ability to prioritise work.
- Process driven individual.
Desirable
- Good Excel skills.
- AAT part-qualification.
Benefits
- Statutory pension (4% employee, 4% employer).
- Death in Service – 3 x annual salary.
- Sickness scheme.
- 25 days holiday.
- Free parking!
Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.
Purchase Ledger Clerk employer: RK Accountancy
As a leading player in the manufacturing sector, our client offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions directly impact the company's growth and success. With a strong commitment to employee development and a focus on innovation, this role as Financial Controller provides an excellent opportunity for professional advancement while working alongside a dedicated team that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in shaping the future of the business at a new location that prioritises operational excellence and strategic decision-making.
