Purchase Ledger Clerk - Melksham, United Kingdom - Partners Employment

Partners Employment

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Melksham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for a Purchase ledger to join the team in Melksham

Roles and responsibilities are divided between the two assistants and include duties below.
**Purchase ledger: - Maintaining supplier details

Following up overdue orders
Ensuring that invoices are passed quickly between authorisation points and returned to the Bursary within the required timescale
Reconciling supplier statements on a regular basis
Preparing BACS runs as required, or raise cheques in limited instances
Responding to staff and supplier queries
Ensuring correct coding of recharges
Completing monthend procedures
Filing all purchase invoices when processed
Reviewing the purchase ledger on a regular basis to ensure invoices and payments are correctly matched and debit balances resolved

**Cash management: - Petty cash management and reconciliation; ensuring claims are compliant with School procedures - School credit card administration; placing orders for authorised budget holders, record keeping and monthly statement reconciliation

Preparing banking of cash and cheque receipts
Assisting house parents with the banking and withdrawal of funds from pocket money accounts Financial management
Assisting with main school account bank reconciliations and bank payments Account reconciliations as required
Preparing accruals and prepayments for management accounts
Monitoring of departmental expenditure
Fixed assets register and related work
Project work as required Sales ledger
Assisting with the preparation of the termly bills and secondary invoicing, involving substantial reconciliation and input work
Assisting with fees collection Accounts Assistant Job Description September 2019 Other
Adhoc monthend reporting and yearend duties as required by the Accounts Manager
Assistance with any other clerical duties as required
Other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the line manager or requested of the post The particular duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time without changing the character of the duties or the level of responsibilities.

Person Specification Required:

Several years' experience in a busy accounts office
Demonstrable ability to undertake a variety of accounts tasks
Sound Excel spreadsheet skills
Able to demonstrate a high level of numeracy with keen attention to detail
Able to multitask and prioritise workload
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Able to work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met
Able to communicate and present information verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
Able to maintain confidentiality and to be discreet The following would be advantageous, but some training can be given on the job
AAT Level 4 or similar accounting or bookkeeping qualification
Previous knowledge of Sage 200 or similar

Please get in contact should you wish to discuss more, we look forward to hearing from you