Purchase Ledger Clerk Newark, Full Time, Permanent Competitive Salary Our Newark based client is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their busy Finance team on a Full Time, Permanent basis. Reporting to the Finance Manager you will manage and maintain an efficient Purchase Ledger function under the supervision of the relevant heads of that department. THE ROLE As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will be responsible for answering client queries, setting up new suppliers and assisting with keeping an orderly Purchase Ledger, as well as: * Assisting with keeping an orderly purchase ledger * Drawing up payment run schedules for approval * Making emergency payments i.e. proformas/credit cards once approved * Matching Invoices to PO’s * Sending invoices out for approval and controlling the speed in which they are turned around * Posting payments onto banking system and update cash flow * Posting the banks to Cash Book each morning and processing the Bank Reconciliations * Managing credit card & staff expenses * Reconciling Statements THE CANDIDATE The ideal Purchase Ledger Clerk will possess the following skills: * Proven experience of high-volume invoice and data processing * Ability to collate data and format reports as required * Competent in both Excel and Microsoft Office * Strong communication and relationship building skills * Excellent IT skills with knowledge of ERP systems (Sage, Oracle, SAP etc.) * Good numeracy and analytical skills THE BENEFITS As a Purchase Ledger Clerk you will receive the following benefits: * 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) to increase with length of service * Free Parking * Pension * Early finish on Fridays * Option to buy extra annual leave Thank you for your interest in this vacancy and good luck with your application. If you have not heard from a member of the Future Prospects team within 7 days from your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback. The services of Future Prospects are those of an Employment Agency