Purchase Ledger Controller - Leicester, United Kingdom - Macildowie Recruitment and Retention

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Purchase Ledger Controller| Leicester | Temp to Perm | Salary £23,000 - £24,000

Macildowieare excited to be working with a brilliant growing business based in
Leicestershire looking to add an energetic and motivated
Purchase Ledger to their team.

This is a
temporary opportunity with the potential to go permanent after 3 months.

They are looking for someone who can get stuck in from day one, and hit the ground running.

This has the potential to move extremely quickly, perfect for someone on a
short-term notice or immediately available.

THE ROLE & YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • To ensure good internal control with respect to the Purchase Ledger function.
  • Match all supplier invoices to purchase orders and enter credit notes onto the system.
  • Update supplier details and open accounts.
  • Post cash book entries to Purchase Ledger, allocating direct debits.
  • Deal with all internal and external queries relating to purchase invoices and supplier payments
  • Maintain adequate records of proforma invoices issued and chase up associated invoices.
  • To ensure suppliers are paid in accordance with agreed terms and conditions, or in accordance with best practice.
  • To ensure we are complying with HMRC regulations regarding reclaiming VAT.
  • Produce BACs and cheques automatic payment. Fortnightly authorised by Finance Director or Finance Manager
  • Responsible for the monthly closure of the Purchase Ledger including payment and credit control, management reports, aged creditors.
  • Review supplier statements to supplier purchase ledger accounts
  • Reconcile the purchase ledger control account, review debit balances and resolve. Inform Finance Analyst of unregistered invoices for accrual purposes.
  • Ensure accuracy of the purchase ledger and request supplier documentation when necessary
  • Review outstanding purchase orders and resolve any issues.
  • Liaise with budget holders to ensure that orders are closed when necessary and receipt dates are accurate for accrual purposes.
  • To maintain the Invoice/Purchase Order signatory list and issue periodic updates to budgetholders.
  • Manage the archiving of supplier's documentation
  • Half yearly, to be agreed with the Finance Manager.
  • Scan all purchase ledger documentation daily
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Management Accountant. As required.

EXPERIENCE SOUGHT IN THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

  • Minimum of two years' experience in a Purchase Ledger environment, covering all aspects of Purchase Ledger / Supplier account administration
  • A strong customer service focus, and the ability to build effective working relationships with employees and external stakeholders/suppliers
  • The ability to work effectively in a team environment and to process deadlines.
  • High attention to detail and an orderly approach to processing


If you are interested in this role please upload a copy of your up to date CV and we will be in touch to tell you more about the role.

I look forward to hearing from you

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