Your newpany
A large retail organisation within the Watford area is looking for a Senior Purchase Ledger /Supervisor to join the team.
Your new role Responsibilities:Review daily discrepancies in merchandise, freight, and duty between vendor invoices and purchase orders/accruals generated from the auto-match system. Resolve these discrepancies promptly to ensure accurate and timely vendor payments.Perform weekly reconciliation of duty accruals with HMRC statements.Process miscellaneous invoices.Investigate vendor claims by liaising with buyers and warehouses. Log and track claims, ensuring proper authorisation for payments.Maintain dailymunication with vendors, buyers, and warehouse/depot personnel to address vendor claims and respond to queries.Conduct monthly reconciliation of vendor statements, proactively resolving any outstanding discrepancies.Provide support to the AP manager/supervisor in training and guiding vendor service clerks across several countries.Assist with period-end tasks, including preparation of allocated journals.Collaborate with the Account Payable supervisor and manager on ad-hoc tasks.
What you'll need to succeed
Ability to handle high volumes of paperwork and transactions.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.Ideally pursuing or intending to pursue an accounting qualification.Strong analytical skills and ability to process large amounts of data accurately within tight timelines.Excellent verbal and writtenmunication skills.Attention to detail and organisational flexibility to prioritise work tasks and meet stringent deadlines.Willingness to learn and take initiative for professional growth.