Overview
This is a newly created role for a Purchase Ledger Clerk with ideally a food manufacturing background, to join our exciting new oat milling venture in Kettering. Reporting to the Management Accountant, this is a highly varied, hands-on role and a great opportunity to join this organisation during a time of growth and expansion. We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to manage all financial transactions, from processing invoices and payment runs to maintaining accurate financial records.
The responsibilities will include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and to be able to provide us with accurate quantitative information whilst ensuring that we are compliant with all tax regulations.
To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience within purchase ledger and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes.
Key Behaviours and Skills:
* Ideally 2 years’ experience working with Payables / Purchasing accounting side of the business
* Experience of processing payment runs, purchase orders / GRNs
* VAT submissions including Export/Import of goods is beneficial
* Experience with Fixed Asset accounting is beneficial
* Food Manufacturing experience is a significant benefit (but not mandatory)
* Be resilient, energetic, and analytical with an acute attention to detail
* Excellent communication, listening and problem-solving skills
* Highly organised and self-motivated
Key Responsibilities:
* Efficiently manage the purchase ledger function, ensuring accurate recording and processing of invoices, payments, and expenses.
* Support in reviewing Open and Processed Purchase orders for accuracy.
* Matching invoices to the GRN and ensuring they have the correct price, quantity and ensure they are coded to the correct GL.
* Review and verify supplier invoices, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure timely approval and payment processing.
* Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers, resolving queries, discrepancies, and payment issues in a timely and professional manner.
* Process employee expenses and credit card statements and maintain accurate records of business expenditures.
* Preparation of weekly supplier payment runs.
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.
* Review supplier accounts regularly and address outstanding debit balances.
* Support budget owners with analysing what we spend vs their budgets and explain movements.
* Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within the purchase ledger function, implementing changes to enhance accuracy, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
* Maintaining accurate financial records.
* Support with monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes.
* Comply with financial policies and regulations.
* Assist with annual audits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* purchase ledger: 1 year (preferred)
* Accounts payable: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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