Purchase Ledger Clerk

Job Role: Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Clevedon     

Pay Rate: £26-£28 Per Hour – Umbrella Rate

Working Pattern:3 days a week in the office

Working Hours: 08:30 – 17:00

Length of Assignment: 3 months

THE ROLE

The Purchase Ledger Administrator plays a vital role within the finance function, holding primary responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of purchase invoices. This is carried out efficiently and in line with established company processes and internal controls.

The role ensures that suppliers are paid correctly and within agreed terms, maintaining strong supplier relationships. In addition, the Purchase Ledger Administrator is responsible for keeping detailed and accurate records of all company purchases, expenses, and outstanding liabilities, contributing to the overall integrity of financial reporting.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Undertake the following work in Microsoft Navision and Business Central:
• Process purchase invoices through the system
• Purchase Order maintenance
• GRNI monthly balance sheet reconciliation.
• Regular vendor statement reconciliations and account maintenance.
• Aged Creditor reviews.
• Onboard new vendors
• Raise bi-weekly and one-off payment runs.
• Act as holiday cover when required
• Provide assistance to the Head of Transactional Services with other duties across the UK Transactional Services Department as reasonably required.
• Perform duties in accordance with all relevant legislation in particular Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Apply requirements of BS EN ISO 9001 as appropriate within the areas of responsibility.
• Other duties which the company may reasonably require the individual to undertake.

Key Characteristics

• Self-starter.
• A positive mindset with a team working ethos, not afraid to ask questions and support other team members when needed.
• A good communicator and the ability to talk to non-finance staff to promote good pratice and provide assistance outside of finance.
• A strong sense of process and controls.
• Experience of using Miscrosoft Navision and Business Central
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Analytical and able to use standard tools (financial systems and MS Excel spreadsheets).
• Comfortable working across different ERPs.

Key Functional Competencies

• Experience of processing invoices on Microsoft Dynamics Navision or Microsoft Dynamics Business Central would be an advantage.
• A positive mindset with a team working ethos, not afraid to ask questions and support other team members when needed.

Experience / Education

• Preferably AAT Qualified or qualified by experience and have demonstrated relevant experience as a Purchase Ledger Administrator.
• Show a track record of ability to process transactions with a critical mindset and an eye for detail.
• A basic knowledge of double entry and awareness of how purchases affect both Profit and Loss accounts and the Balance Sheet.
• Microsoft Dynamics experience.

To be considered for this Purchase Ledger opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin.