Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk | Maidstone | £28k - £35k
Our client, a well-established family business that has grown significantly over the years based in Mid Kent is looking to appoint a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team. This role will be % based in the office, working 9 till 5:30 Monday to Friday.
The role offers candidates an opportunity to take responsibility for the full Purchase Ledger function and make sure the purchase ledger clerks remain focused and on top of tasks as well as completing purchase ledger tasks yourself.
You will be responsible for:
1. Taking responsibility for the Purchase Ledger function
2. Processing supplier invoices and credit notes on a daily basis
3. Allocation of Direct Debits
4. Monthly reconciliations of supplier accounts
5. Monthly Aged Creditor Reports
6. Debit balance monitoring, and resolution as required
7. Obtain outstanding documentation from suppliers
8. Liaise with management team regarding aged and disputed supplier invoices
9. Monthly and bi-weekly payment runs (Cheque & BACs) – prepare and review prior to management authorisation
10. Raise ad-hoc payments on request
11. Initial set-up of supplier accounts
12. Ensure necessary documents are complete for year-end audit files#
13. Other ad-hoc duties
Candidate Profile
14. Experience within a Purchase ledger, Supervisory or Accounts Assistant role
15. Experience in full Purchase ledger function
16. Excellent communication skills
17. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel