Purchase Ledger Clerk
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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Finchley, London |
| Area | London, England |
| Sector | Commercial - Accounts & Finance |
| Salary | £21000 - £23000 per annum |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Job Ref | DW0718PLC_1499357996 |
- Description
- MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
The Purchase Ledger Clerk is responsible for providing administrative and clerical services to ensure effective and efficient administrative operations. The Purchase Ledger Clerk must comply with the Financial Administration Act, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and settlement policies and procedures
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Previous experience of office work or working in an accounts or finance department would be helpful. Experience of using computers, particularly spreadsheets.
*Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping
*Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
*Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping and Accounting Skills
*Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
*Level 2 Certificate in Manual and Computerised Bookkeeping.
As a Purchase Ledger Clerk you would need:
*Confidence in working with numbers
*Good spoken and written communication skills
*Good team working skills
*An interest in business and finance
*An organised and methodical approach
*A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
*Honesty and discretion
*An ability to solve problems
Key Results Areas.
Matching invoices to materials and to allow payment, Investigating, managing and resolving invoice queries in a timely manner by liaising with internal and external customers, statement reconciliations as and when required. Regularly updating reports of outstanding invoices and other queries relating to them, Filing and maintaining records, Month end accruals as appropriate, follow up on any outstanding, Additional duties as and when required.
*Making decisions that are consistent with company core values
*Carrying out general accounting and administrative duties as necessary
*Using computerized accounting systems to maintain accurate records
*Opening of suppliers accounts
*Booking purchase orders where necessary
*Solve price queries and request proof of delivery where necessary
*Updating and entering all new purchase invoices on system
*Reconciling supplier accounts monthly
*Produce Aged Creditors Listing for payment approval
*Follow authorization process for expense invoices before payment
*Making suppler payments on system and Bankline
*Responding to management, auditor and employee inquiries regarding invoices
*Managing day-to-day internal controls
*Performing any other related duties as assigned by the Senior Accountant
Key Relationships
*Colleagues within Sales, Purchasing, Finance and HR throughout the Group companies.
*Suppliers
