Purchase Ledger Clerk (Temporary)
Location: Tewkesbury
Hours: Full time – 8am until 4pm Monday to Friday
Pay: £14.35 per hour
This is a temporary contract for approximately 3-4 months
Key Responsibilities of a Purchase Ledger Clerk:
* Set up and maintain supplier accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures
* Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, checking VAT, authorisation and all details
* Manage invoices through the internal WAP approval system and transfer to Sage in a timely manner
* Handle supplier enquiries professionally via phone and email
* Monitor unauthorised or held invoices and liaise with managers to resolve issues
* Reconcile supplier statements and aged creditors, following up on debit balances
* Process weekly BACS payments, cashbook and petty cash transactions
* Maintain accurate filing and scanning of invoices
* Produce monthly statutory milk reporting on MAPS and maintain farmer records
* Identify and suggest improvements to Accounts Payable processes
Key Skills of a Purchase Ledger Clerk:
* Previous experience in an accounts payable, accounts office or purchase ledger role
* Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
* Proactive and solutions-focused approach
* Team player with a positive and flexible attitude
* Good IT skills including Excel, Word and Outlook
* Experience using Sage or similar accounting software is desirable