MacKenzie King are proud to be working once again with one of our long-term, multi award-winning clients to recruit a new Trainee Purchase Ledger Clerk into their close knit and successful team. This position is a fantastic first step for someone with basic office experience who is looking to take ownership of a role and progress their career in accountancy. The Trainee Purchase Ledger Clerk will work closely with other members of the team, being supported as they develop into the role and build on their current skills. A successful applicant will be someone who has some basic knowledge or Excel and is eager to learn and develop themselves in a fast-paced environment with expert guidance from the team and senior management.


Key Responsibilities
*Invoice Processing: Coding, checking, and verifying invoices for accuracy against purchase orders and delivery notes.
*Supplier Statement Reconciliation: Matching supplier statements with purchase ledger records to identify discrepancies and resolve them.
*Expense Management: Processing staff expenses and petty cash claims.
*Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of invoices, payments, and supplier information.
*Query Handling: Responding to and resolving supplier queries related to invoices and payments.
*Reporting: Producing reports on purchase ledger activities, such as payment reconciliations and outstanding balances.
*Database Maintenance: Updating and maintaining the purchase ledger database with accurate information.
*Supplier Management: Setting up new supplier accounts and verifying their details.
Essential Experience
*Strong motivation to learn
*A willingness to support others in the team
*Some excel experience
*Studying towards an AAT qualification is advantageous
*Good written and verbal communication skills
*Ability to convey issues and solutions to stakeholders
To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Ben at MacKenzie King.