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Purchase Ledger Clerk

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Purchase Ledger Clerk Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 Location: Central London (5 days on-site) Our client is seeking a diligent and adaptable Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their dynamic finance team. This is a 9 month maternity cover role. It offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, where your excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills will be highly valued.

You will be based in the heart of London, working from a modern office space. The role involves processing invoices, managing suppliers, and providing general support to the Management Accountant. Please note, this role require to be on site 5 days a week.

  • Fast-paced, dynamic work environment
  • Opportunity to work with a dedicated finance team
  • Office-based role in central London

What you'll do:

As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of the organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include processing invoices accurately and promptly, managing various finance-related email inboxes, and performing supplier statement reconciliations. You will also organise invoice sign-offs, generate payment runs, and build relationships with both internal partners and external contacts. Your ability to multitask and adapt quickly to new tasks will be key to your success in this role.

  • Timely and accurate processing of received invoices
  • Managing finance team/invoices UK email inboxes
  • Performing supplier statement reconciliations
  • Organising invoice sign-offs and generating payment runs
  • Building relationships with internal partners and external contacts
  • Answering ad-hoc reporting requests
  • Supporting the year-end audit process
  • Working with the accounts team to ensure all accounts-related activities are performed well and timely

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Purchase Ledger Clerk position brings at least one year of experience in an accounts team. Your ability to input invoices quickly and accurately into the accounting system will be essential. Excellent communication skills are required as you'll be working closely with both internal teams and external contacts. Strong organisational skills are necessary for managing multiple tasks simultaneously. A confident, driven individual with a 'can do' attitude would thrive in this role.

  • At least one year of experience in an accounts team
  • Ability to input invoices quickly and accurately into the accounting system
  • Excellent communication and team working skills
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
  • Confidence and drive, with a 'can do' attitude
  • Ability to quickly grasp new tasks and responsibilities
  • Basic/Excel skills would be advantageous

What sets this company apart:

Our client is renowned for its supportive work environment that fosters professional growth. They believe in nurturing talent from within, offering ample opportunities for career progression. Their modern office space located in central London provides an inspiring setting for employees to thrive.

Ready for an exciting new challenge? Apply now!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: CONTRACTOR

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accounts Payable

Industry: Retail

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Entry Level

Location: London

Job Reference: TPSE7Z-4381C139

Date posted: 30 August 2024

Consultant: Gigi Chiu

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