Purchase Ledger Clerk - South West, United Kingdom - Power Electrics

Power Electrics

Verified Company

South West, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job title:
Purchase Ledger Clerk

Reports to:
Finance Manager

Hours:
Full Time 8.30am - 5.00pm

Location:
South West Headquarters - Bristol

About us:

Power Electrics is a proud family company, dedicated to innovation, excellence, and customer service.

We have grown from a small yard in 1963 to operating out of several locations across the country, and now with a fleet of over 2,500 generators.

We continue to offer a specialist, single-source solution for diesel generator Hire, Service, and Parts.

Our employees are our greatest asset, and their dedication and enthusiasm have helped us to become so successful. Power Electrics are committed to providing a workplace that encourages growth and personal development for all employees. We recognise the value of our employees and the contribution they make.

By investing in new research and technology, we're providing our customers with reliable power that is increasingly sustainable and environmentally friendly.

It's certainly an interesting time to be working within the power generation industry.

What is the job?:

Power Electrics are searching for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to be an integral member of the Finance team in our South West Headquarters.

Reporting to the finance manager, this position would suit an individual seeking a career in a fast-paced company who has a keen attention to detail and autonomous work ethic.

What will you be doing in this role?:

Process a high volume of purchase invoices to the payment stage efficiently and accurately.
Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received.
Initiate and follow up on invoice queries, working with suppliers and internal staff/managers.
Address supplier queries promptly and professionally to maintain strong relationships.
Perform supplier statement reconciliations for accurate financial reporting.
Investigate all incomplete purchase orders and provide a monthly report of all outstanding PO's.
Setting up new suppliers on the system and ensuring the existing database is well maintained and updated.
Generate weekly aged creditor reports and resolve all credit balances.
Adhoc work as required in the Finance department.
Comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy, including carryingout general housekeeping to ensure work areas are kept tidy.
Comply with all aspects of the company ISO 9001:2000 procedures, proactively contributing to the company's continuous improvement programme.

Skills and requirements:

High accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Handson, flexible and selfmotivated.
Ability to prioritise own workload and work independently with mínimal supervision.
Previous experience as a Purchase Ledger Clerk.
Work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.

What we offer:

We offer great benefits to all of our staff:23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) - increasing with length of service

Competitive salary

Excellent development and progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

Private medical scheme

Life assurance scheme - with access to more healthcare support and counselling services to help protect employees' financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing

Our philosophy:

At Power Electrics, we welcome a variety of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds.

We ensure that all management decisions made regarding employment are done with fairness and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

We are solely committed to adhering to the principles of equal and inclusive employment.

Due to the nature of our work, DBS checks are required, and any offer is dependent on satisfactory references being obtained.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.

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