Purchase Ledger Clerk - Croydon, United Kingdom - Cathay Group

Cathay Group

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Croydon, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Purchase Ledger Clerk needed for a great role in a friendly central accounts team in a forward thinking firm in Croydon.

We are fully office based, Monday to Friday and offer long term career opportunities and a good working environment.

As Purchase Ledger Clerk, you'll be responsible for accounts payable / purchase ledger as well as bank account management and reconciliation tasks across our group companies.

So lots to get your teeth into.

You should have experience in Sage 50 or Sage 200 for this Purchase Ledger Clerk role and enjoy a varied role.

Purchase Ledger Clerk responsibilities

Process invoices (supply and subcontractors) in a timely and efficient manner
Match purchase orders to invoices and GRNs as appropriate
Prepare and authorise invoices for payment taking into consideration Divisional cash flow requirements
Labour only input as applicable
Process utility bills and confirm meter readings
Ensure all data entry is completed within deadlines
Deal with queries from suppliers / subcontractors / divisional surveyors and accountants as and when required
Liaise with site managers, suppliers, buyers to resolve invoice queries or to obtain missing documentation
Assist with ad hoc analysis or other appropriate admin duties as and when required
Carry out general administration, e.g. filing, photocopying, post handling
Complete monthly statement reconciliations
Preparation of new supplier account forms
Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures

Purchase Ledger Clerk Requirements

IT skills, with a sound working knowledge of MS Excel and relevant finance systems
Numerate individual, with good organisation and administration skills
Selfdiscipline, with good time management skills and the ability to manage a number of priorities
Ability to multitask, and work efficiently and accurately under pressure
Team player, supportive of departmental colleagues
Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers

With at least two years experience in an accounts team, you'll be a Purchase Ledger Clerk who has worked on purchase ledger / accounts ledger or perhaps come from an accountancy practice and looking for that move into a commercial / industry role as a Purchase Ledger Clerk.

Sage 50 or Sage 200 experience is highly desirable. Please note - we are fully office based Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm with an hour for lunch.