Purchase Ledger Assistant
  • England,London,City of London
  • full-time
  • £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, inc benefits
Job Description:
Reed Accountancy are working with a growing group of companies to recruit a dedicated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their central London finance team. This role involves processing and maintaining the purchase ledger for the group’s four main trading brands and head office. You will work closely with the Purchase Ledger Supervisor to ensure all purchase ledger activities are handled efficiently and accurately, supporting the smooth operation of our business.
Day-to-day of the role: *Process and manage incoming invoices in a timely manner, ensuring accurate coding and narration to aid nominal ledger enquiries.
*Ensure that supplier invoices are paid in accordance with terms and resolve debit purchase ledger balances promptly.
*Maintain ledgers with relevant and up-to-date information.
*Process and action urgent operational and fleet payment requests.
*Support the Purchase Ledger Supervisor in producing payment runs and allocate supplier payments.
*Work with the Purchasing Manager on supplier statement reconciliations.
*Liaise with suppliers regarding invoice queries and payment expectations, ensuring business-critical payments are made timely to support field operatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications: *Thorough understanding of purchase ledger accounting principles.
*Proven purchase ledger experience with strong technical acumen.
*Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, effective in both finance and non-finance contexts.
*High level of accuracy and ability to meet strict deadlines.
*Capable of working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Sage software.
Job number 1819382
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Company Details:
, Reed Accountancy
Company size: 2,500–4,999 employees
Industry: Accountancy
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