Purchase Ledger Clerk

We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Finance team based at our site in Kingswinford.

This role reports into the Accounts Payable Team Leader and will be part of a team of 4 colleagues who are responsible for the purchase ledger for a number of Handicare entities.

In order to be successful in this role you will need to be able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in order to resolve any outstanding issues and be confident in the use of ERP systems and excel. You will have your own area of responsibility as well as supporting on other activities within this fast-paced team.

An excellent standard of English, both verbal and written is essential as well as a tenacious, proactive attitude.

Core responsibilities include;

• Maintenance of Purchase Ledger(s) for the entities
• Query resolution for supplier queries, including chasing up other departments for action as and when required.
• Managing the purchase ledger email inboxes as well as the receipt of invoices to a third-party scanning provider.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Administrative duties in line with the maintenance of the company processes.
• Setting up of vendor accounts and bank details in line with Group policy.
• Performing statement of account reconciliations.
• Performing Trade Creditor reconciliations and other month end reporting duties.
• Performing some reporting tasks relating to the Purchase to Pay process.
• Actioning payments in multiple currencies, including uploading bank files.
• Posting of payments to the ledger(s).
• Running, and updating monthly reports and sending out to internal stakeholders.
• Playing an active role in the continuous improvement of the department.
• Any other ad hoc admin duties.

Skills and Knowledge;

• Minimum GCSE English and Maths or equivalent Grades A-C
• Prior experience of working within European SSC environment an advantage
• Minimum 2 years working in high volume purchase ledger department
• Experience of working within a fast paced, complex manufacturing environment
• Experience with Microsoft AXAPTA or Dynamics 365 would be a key advantage

Key Skills;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel including pivot tables, lookups, and other basic formula, with a high level of confidence using IT software.
• Analytical approach to their work and a confident approach to questioning processes.
• High level of organisation skills

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity, then this could be the role for you! You would be joining a passionate and friendly team of people who care deeply about Making Everyday Life Easier for our customers.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £22,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kingswinford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• purchase ledger: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location