Purchase Ledger Clerk (Temporary) 6800

Purchase Ledger Clerk (Temporary)

Location: Tewkesbury
Hours: Full time – 8am until 4pm Monday to Friday
Pay: £14.35 per hour

This is a temporary contract for approximately 3-4 months

Key Responsibilities of a Purchase Ledger Clerk:

• Set up and maintain supplier accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, checking VAT, authorisation and all details
• Manage invoices through the internal WAP approval system and transfer to Sage in a timely manner
• Handle supplier enquiries professionally via phone and email
• Monitor unauthorised or held invoices and liaise with managers to resolve issues
• Reconcile supplier statements and aged creditors, following up on debit balances
• Process weekly BACS payments, cashbook and petty cash transactions
• Maintain accurate filing and scanning of invoices
• Produce monthly statutory milk reporting on MAPS and maintain farmer records
• Identify and suggest improvements to Accounts Payable processes

Key Skills of a Purchase Ledger Clerk:

• Previous experience in an accounts payable, accounts office or purchase ledger role
• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Team player with a positive and flexible attitude
• Good IT skills including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience using Sage or similar accounting software is desirable

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to lilly.organ@first-base.co.uk or call Lilly on 01453 755330.

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