Purchase Ledger Officer
- Annual Salary: £25,500
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Please provide location
As a Purchase Ledger Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the purchase ledger is complete, accurate, and fully reconciled to agreed deadlines. This position is key to maintaining strong supplier and internal relationships and requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent organisational skills.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Process purchase ledger invoices and credit notes accurately for all operating companies.
- Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve any arising issues.
- Handle queries from suppliers promptly and professionally.
- Liaise with nursery managers and budget holders regarding the processing of nursery invoices, ensuring all invoices are authorised and correctly coded.
- Collaborate with the part-time finance assistant to monitor workload and ensure tasks are completed within agreed timescales.
- Produce supplier payment runs to agreed timescales and raise ad-hoc payment requests as needed.
- Monitor and reconcile Equals prepayment card weekly, used for nurseries' online food shopping, and arrange monthly top-up payments.
- Monitor and report on aged creditors, investigate and correct debit balances on the purchase ledger.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date standing data in respect of suppliers.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a purchase ledger role or similar.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and purchase ledger processes.
- Excellent communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary of £25,500 per annum.
- 3 days gifted Christmas Closedown.
- 50% Childcare Discount.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
To apply for the Purchase Ledger Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.