Role: Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk
Salary: £12.64 per hour
Location: Newton Aycliffe
My client is looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team on a temporary basis for up to 8 weeks.
The Role:
The Purchase Ledger Clerk will report to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and be responsible for the following:
- Adhering to a monthly and weekly timetable to ensure key objectives are completed within set deadlines
- Processing and 3-way matching of purchase invoices in various currencies
- Ensuring correct approvals are adhered to
- Conducting month-end and year-end reconciliations
- Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers on invoice/payment issues
- Compliance with data protection and archiving of associated finance documentation
- Production of ad-hoc reports
- General admin when required.
The Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- A good working knowledge of and experience with an ERP system (i.e. SAP)
- Experience in using Excel
- Previous experience within a busy Accounts Payable department (essential), ideally in a manufacturing environment
- Experience of 3-way invoice matching and query escalation
- The ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation, both internally and externally
- Good attention to details and accuracy levels
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
- The ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.
The hourly rate of pay is £12.64 and working hours 38 per week, variable.
If you feel you have the qualities our client is seeking, please forward your CV and covering letter indicating your current package to Jen Dunthorne or, for a discreet conversation, call our Peterlee office.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are operating as an employment business.
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