Purchase Ledger Clerk - Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom - RCM Recruitment Limited

RCM Recruitment Limited

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Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Purchase Ledger Clerk
Full time permanent - Up to 25K

This role has full ownership and responsibility for all purchase ledger and payment administration.

Main duties of the Purchase Ledger Clerk:

Validating purchase invoices for payment against Goods Received and payment terms
Verifying bank details
Prepare daily GRN list for cashflow
Posting invoices & credit notes onto the Purchase Ledger (all currencies)
Account reconciliation & reconciliation of supplier statements
Posting & allocating daily payments onto the Purchase Ledger
Communicating (verbal & written) with suppliers & internal staff to ensure timely resolution of queries
Create monthend Purchase reserve and provide financial reports as required
Gain & maintain a good working knowledge of business activity & company operating environment/ procedures
Good adherence to security and health & safety procedures, reporting issues promptly as discovered
Keeping SAGE updated with accurate, timely information as required (eg actions, credit limits etc)
Filing of all invoices and related statements / documents
Any other tasks deemed necessary to support business needs and / or cover for sick or absent colleagues (eg Retail / Credit Control duties / Financial Admin)

Key Measurements of the Purchase Ledger Clerk:

Pro-active ownership and ongoing improvement to ensure;
Up to date with CRNs and Supplier Returns
Payment terms are accurate and up to date
No financial loss through incorrect bank details
Strong, personal relationships with department, customers and colleagues

Key Skills of the Purchase Ledger Clerk:

Excellent, positive interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
building trust & credibility
Reliable, organised and disciplined with ability to work confidently under pressure and manage own deadlines
Trustworthy, discrete and diligent with an impeccable eye for detail and methodical approach
Ability to work as part of a small, dedicated team to meet deadlines in a fastpaced, changing environment
Has a flexible approach and is motivated to deliver exceptional service levels and continuously learn & improve
Ability to establish & maintain good relationships, both internally and externally at all levels
Strong IT skills, ability to reconcile accounts (minimum 2 years P/L admin experience) & Sage Accounting
Experience of dealing with multiple currencies preferred but not essential

Excellent opportunity - APPLY today for more info