At a Glance
- Tasks: Process supplier invoices and resolve queries efficiently in a dynamic office environment.
- Company: Leading business in Alderley Edge with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Statutory pension, death in service, 25 days holiday, and free parking.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Join a finance team where your contributions drive efficiency and improve processes.
- Qualifications: 2+ years accounts payable experience and strong communication skills.
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 escalate 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!
Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Purchase Ledger Clerk in Wilmslow 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.
