Our client is looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy office-based Finance team in Poole


Purchase Ledger Clerk
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Up to £35k - Negotiable


What you will be doing as Purchase Ledger Clerk:
*Reporting to the Finance Manager you will perform all routine purchase ledger administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
*Organising, registering, matching and posting purchase ledger invoices in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy.
*Dealing with any issues arising, including corresponding with internal departments and external suppliers to obtain resolutions.
*Responding to supplier queries.
*Reconciling supplier statements to check for omissions/discrepancies.
*Compiling necessary information for payment runs for processing by Finance Manager.
*Assist in ensuring supplier payment terms, and where relevant early payment terms, are met.
*Reporting to management on issues encountered, status of invoice processing etc.
*All necessary scanning and shredding of documents/invoices/statements, remittance advices, statements etc. Kept up to date.
*Provide cover for other roles within the department as and where needed along with ad hoc duties that may arise
*Work with internal teams and suppliers for processing pre-payment and ad hoc requests
*Working with internal teams ensure that credit cards transactions are processed and kept up to date in a timely manner.
*Process internal company expense forms and file relevant backups in the appropriate location


To succeed in this role you should be detailed oriented, well-organised, and able to manage your own workload effectively. You will excel in data entry, consistently delivering accurate and timely results even under pressure. You have experience working as a team member, supporting other finance functions as needed. Your communication skills both written and verbal are strong. You approach work proactively with a can-do attitude. You can handle pressure and manage a high-volume workload. Additionally, you are highly proficient in IT, including Excel, Outlook, and accounting software.


What’s in it for you as the Purchase Ledger Clerk:
*Monthly profit share bonus scheme
*Holiday buy-back scheme
*Company sick pay
*Free onsite parking
*Perks at Work scheme
*Unlimited ’tuck shop’ snacks, free lunch every Friday and company social and corporate events
*Complementary Birthday vouchers
*Subsidised workplace massage
*Eye vouchers
*Employee assistance programme (EAP)