Purchase Ledger Clerk

Royal Leamington Spa Source: WhatJobs

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Position

Purchase Ledger Clerk - Fixed Term Contract — 16 month initial contract to cover maternity leave.

Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

The company is an extremely successful manufacturing distributor.

Working hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm (30 minute lunch). Friday – 8:30am – 3:00pm (30 minute lunch). Please note this is full time in the office, no hybrid available.

In addition to the standard 25 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and an attractive salary package, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, such as life assurance, private healthcare, and discounts at renowned gyms and retailers nationwide, among other perks available through our employee benefits scheme.

Free parking on site.

Small friendly team of 6 in the Finance Department.

What you’ll be doing

Posting payments from bank statement and completing bank reconciliations
Weekly supplier payment run
Closing Accounts Payable ledger at month end
Issue purchase invoices & credit notes for approval
Post approved purchase invoices & credit notes via document capture
Create new vendors in Navision & verbally confirm bank details
Analysis & payment of expenses

Who we’re looking for

Must be living within commuting distance of Leamington Spa as this is a Leamington based role
High level of accuracy and attention to detail when inputting and reviewing financial data
Strong reconciliation skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to be clear and professional when liaising with suppliers and colleagues
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
Must be confident and able to work on own initiative
Conscientious & hardworking
High level of accuracy and attention to detail when inputting and reviewing financial data
Must be confident and able to work on own initiative

Skills or Qualifications for the role

A working knowledge of Microsoft Navision desirable however not essential as training will be provided
Experience working with Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Minimum 1 year’s experience in similar role