Purchase Ledger Clerk

Ref: 13738

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Newton Abbot

Full time

C£20-22k

An established and international manufacturing company are looking to appoint an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join them on a temporary basis with the potential to progress into a permanent opportunity in due course.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the smooth handling of supplier invoices and the processing of purchase ledger invoices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase Ledger - recording and processing purchase invoices and credit notes. Checking details against purchase orders and goods received notes and ensuring relevant invoices are authorised.
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve any invoice queries including outstanding payments.
• Raising purchase orders for sales orders and other requests as required.
• Liaise with suppliers in respect of issues arising on payment and administration, answering all enquiries in a professional and friendly manner.
• Producing ad hoc, weekly and monthly reports for company accountants and management
• Other duties as required by the Finance Director.

The ideal candidate will be/have:

• Extensive previous experience of working in a purchase ledger or accounts payable position.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated but equally work well in a team setting.
• Strong customer service ethic.