Purchase Leger Clerk

The successful candidate will reporting to the Financial Controller, and will be accountable for the whole purchase ledger process, from purchase orders through to invoices and reconciliation. They would provide an indispensable service to the finance team, underpinning the wider financial stability of the business through their robust processes and systems.

Client Details

Our client is a large company in Bristol seeking a professional, hard working Purchase Leger Clerk to join their team to provide a professional and efficient service to the finance function, monitoring how much is owed at all times and providing accurate financial information to the Finance Controller as needed.

Description

The Purchase Ledger Clerk will be responsible for duties including but not limited to:

• Matching, checking and coding invoices
• Working out VAT payments
• Making payments via BACS and cheques
• Processing staff expenses
• Setting up of new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details
• Reconciliation of supplier statements
• Filing invoices
• Managing petty cash
• Data entry
• Being first point of contact for all relevant enquiries

Profile

The successful candidate will have experience as a Purchase Ledger Clerk, including matching and coding invoices, preparing and running BACS payments, reconciling supplier statements and working out VAT payments. They will need to work well within a team as well as being self motivated and need to be available to start immediately.

An accountancy qualification is not essential

Job Offer

• Immediate start
• Competitive hourly rate
• Temporary contract with a view to a long term position for the right candidate