OCU Group are actively looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the team in our Stockport Head office.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised clerk to join our team. They will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices, and supporting various accounting activities within the company. The ideal candidate will possess strong numerical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Process invoices, expense claims, and other financial documents accurately and efficiently.
2. Verify and reconcile invoices and statements with purchase orders and receipts.
3. Maintain accounts payable and receivable records in a timely manner.
4. Assist in the preparation of financial reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements.
5. Perform data entry tasks related to financial transactions and ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
6. Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
7. Communicate with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders regarding payment-related queries and discrepancies.
8. Assist in resolving billing discrepancies and disputes.
9. Monitor and track outstanding payments and follow up on overdue accounts.
10. Support the finance team with ad hoc tasks and projects as required.
Skills and Experience:
1. Proven experience as a Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Administrator, Finance Assistant, or similar role.
2. Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel.
3. Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
4. Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
5. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
6. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
8. Prior experience in accounts payable/receivable and invoice processing is preferred.
9. AAT qualification or equivalent in accounting or finance is desirable.
10. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with integrity.
Company Background:
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.
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