The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk on behalf of a specialist Sales and Distribution business with offices in Bedford.
The Role
As Purchase Ledger Clerk you will work across a small and experienced finance team and take responsibility for high volume invoicing, managing supplier accounts and working closely with the business and finance team. Day to day duties will consist of:
1. Processing 800-1,000 supplier invoices per month
2. Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
3. Checking quantities and pricing against purchase orders
4. Resolving price and quantity discrepancies
5. Managing multiple payment runs per month
6. Preparing and processing BACS payments
7. Handling Far East payments (USD) and European payments (EUR)
8. Ensuring payments are made to agreed supplier terms
9. Maintaining strong supplier relationships
10. Managing queries professionally and efficiently
11. Performing regular supplier statement reconciliations
Your Profile
You will be experienced across Purchase Ledger who can "hit the ground running" although the business will also consider strong junior candidates with relevant purchase ledger experience and strong attention to detail. Previous Navision experience would be of benefit. This is a busy, hands-on Purchase Ledger role within a stable but growing business. It would suit someone experienced, organised, and comfortable managing high invoice volumes in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Salary and Benefits
Role of Purchase Leger Clerk in Bedford will initially be office based 5 days but once up to speed will offer flexible 3 days office 2 days from home working and it's offering a salary of £25-30K + Benefits
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.