Purchase Ledger

Job Description

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for the whole purchase ledger process, from purchase orders through to invoices and reconciliation. This is a full time, permanent role, and hybrid working options will be considered. Due to the rural location, candidates will need to have their own transport.

The role is to provide a professional and efficient service for a busy consultancy, working closely with company employees, and underpinning the wider financial stability of the business through robust processes and systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

The role will be responsible for:

• Accurate processing of all supplier invoices, reconciling delivery notes to invoices received and purchase orders using Sage 200
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintain existing account details within the purchase ledger
• Reconciliation of supplier statements
• Assisting in the preparation of purchase summaries
• Weekly payment of all supplier invoices using on-line banking system
• Monthly reconciliation of all company credit cards and review of expenditure to ensure consistency with company policy
• Processing and payment of employee expenses
• Dealing with any ad hoc enquiries from suppliers and internal staff
• Other ad hoc tasks as required.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential to have the following qualifications and skills:

• Relevant and transferable work experience in an accounts payable or similar finance role, that allows a high degree of autonomy in the core aspects of this role
• AAT qualification or the desire to achieve this
• The ability to work accurately and independently to time restraints
• The ability to use initiative and solve routine problems
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own work effectively and responsive to the needs of the finance team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with suppliers and colleagues
• Proficient user of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Knowledge of Sage 200