Purchase Ledger and Credit Control Clerk
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Job Purpose:
As a Purchase Ledger and Credit Control Clerk, you will play a key role within our Finance team. Your responsibilities include managing the purchase ledger, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, and maintaining effective credit control procedures to optimize cash flow.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Purchase Ledger Management:
o Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
o Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
o Prepare and process payment runs.
o Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
o Maintain accurate transaction records.
2. Credit Control:
o Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding balances.
o Conduct credit checks on new customers and set appropriate credit limits.
o Chase overdue invoices via phone, email, and letters.
o Negotiate payment plans and terms with customers when necessary.
o Prepare regular reports on aged debtors and credit control activities.
3. General Finance Support:
o Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
o Support the Head of Finance with ad-hoc tasks and projects.
o Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
o Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
Minimum requirements include proven experience in purchase ledger and credit control roles, strong numerical and analytical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in accounting software (Sage 50, Sage 200, SAP) and Microsoft Office (especially Excel), excellent communication and negotiation skills, ability to work independently and in a team, and knowledge of financial regulations and best practices.
Supporting Information:
* Residency within daily commuting distance of Birmingham.
* Adherence to H&S policies.
* Right to work in the UK.
* Ability to travel within the UK if needed.
Additional Details:
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industry: Construction
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