Job Details

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Sector:Accountancy

Region : Yorkshire & Humberside

Location: Huddersfield

Salary:

Job Ref.: NM12493

Job Information

Cameron James are currently looking to recruit an experienced and capable Purchase Ledger Clerk on behalf of a market leading Huddersfield based business.
Our client, a true industry leader in their field is looking for a confident, personable and most importantly adaptable individual to join their dynamic finance team. Working in a fast paced environment you will possess the ability to work quickly and accurately.
Given the international nature of this business experience of working with foreign currency is a must. In addition to the purchase ledger aspect of the role additional experience in other areas of Accounts Receivable (Credit control), Treasury / Cash book, and Payroll would be desirable. If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk looking for the career progression opportunities that come from working for a global leader than we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:



• Reporting to the Sales & Purchase Ledger Supervisor you will have primary responsibility for the purchase ledger processing of a European division of the group.
• Provide cover for their line manager, dealing with customer queries, collection of customer debts and other ad hoc work as it arises.
• Registration and processing of purchase ledger invoices in multiple companies and currencies.
• Ensure costs are posted to the correct accounts within Coda from the various sub-systems.
• Escalate invoice queries to the appropriate staff member, both in the UK and abroad, following through to ensure invoices process correctly.
• Producing payments to suppliers using the appropriate method of payment.
• Deal with supplier payment queries and perform supplier reconciliations as part of a small team.
• Carry out bank and cashbook reconciliations.
• Assist in Accounts Receivable processing and credit control activity.
• Monthly Intercompany clearing reconciliations.
• Other duties as requested from time to time by their line manager.

Key competencies:



• Ability to work on own initiative after having been trained in the job
• Able to work flexibly taking account of priorities in daily task
• Good organisational abilities with a methodical approach
• Able to work well as a part of a team