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Purchase Ledger Clerk

  • Location: Northallerton
  • Industry: Accountancy
  • Date Posted: 18 Oct 2021
  • Vacancy Type: Permanent
  • Reference: CC0032
Job Description

Purpose

  • To execute finance activities and processes to ensure financial controls are in place, adhered to and financial reporting is accurate, completed and submitted on time to meet business, group, stakeholder and regulatory requirements.  

Primary Responsibilities (included but not limited to)

  • Employees expenses processing and reporting.
  • Purchase ledger maintenance, invoice matching, payment processing, supplier statement reconciliations.
  • Cash flow processing including creditor \ debtor payments and cash book processes.
  • Ensure all staff hours & timekeeping are appropriately recorded on through the required systems.
  • Adhere to general housekeeping and 5S rules ensuring the team always maintain a clean, tidy and organized working environment.
  • Attend functional and business meetings as required and support other departments in order to meet Company objectives.
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures.

 Core Skills & Competencies

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience of all purchase ledger functions using Sage
  • Knowledge and understanding of payroll processing, purchase ledger and credit \ debit payment management.
  • Experience of using finance software packages, preferably Sage Accounting, Sage Payroll and Hyperion.
  • Experience of supporting individual, team and organizational change, keeping the organization’s vision, mission and values at the forefront of decision-making and action, willing to collaborate with others.
  • Ability to establish strong working relationships and engagement with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and customers.
  • Ability to work under pressure, within tight deadlines, with flexible approach to working hours and a motivated team player.
  • Process driven, detailed and solutions orientated, with experience of working in a formal, continuous improvement culture
  • Strong effective decision making, organizational and time management skills and with a wide range of negotiating and influencing skills
  • Excellent logical reasoning, root cause analysis, deductive problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Good communication & IT skills
  • Full UK driving license

Business Responsibilities

  • Contribute to productivity and morale by communicating problems promptly to management and by assisting members of immediate, and wider teams, when required, to the best of job holder’s abilities.
  • Identify improvements and cost reduction opportunities, supporting and participating in lean and continuous improvement activities.
  • Communicate effectively with management and other staff in order to improve morale and teamwork as well as better understanding of, and progress towards overall Company goals.
  • Occasionally as is required work extra hours to meet business deadlines.   
  • Complete as is required by the Manager and/or Company activities to ensure the smooth running of the Business where such duties are appropriate to the grade and/or position of the job holder.

Individual Responsibilities

  • Act in a manner that a reasonable person would expect from a member of staff. 
  • By general demeanor and professionalism ensure always that the image presented of the Company is a positive one.
  • Undertake, and participate in, the Company appraisal and reviews.
  • Actively participate in training and development courses appropriate to job holder’s role and maximize opportunities for self-development by identifying any additional training needs.
  • Do not, without due authorization (or taking all reasonable care) and good faith, divulge private or strictly confidential information relating to the Company or to its staff, customers, suppliers or applicants, and particularly in respect of personal data.
  • Report any area of concern to their Manager.
  • Be aware of, adhere to and at all times carry out their duties and conduct with due regard to the Company’s policies and procedures.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

  • To work safely at all times in line with health and safety legislation.
  • To be aware of, and adhere to all Company Safety, Quality, Environmental and Hygiene requirements.
  • To ensure correct personal protective equipment is worn / used by job holder.
  • Ensure that identified risks are reported to Manager.

For more information, contact Claire Cornforth on

Telephone: 0333 3449 444
Email: Claire.Cornforth@theworksrec.co.uk

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