Purchase Ledger Clerk

Reporting to- Purchase to Pay and Expenses Manager

Department - Finance

Primary location- Eaton Estate Office Eccleston Chester

Contract type - Full-time 35 hours per week/permanent

Main purpose of role

• To provide efficient and accurate processing of all documents relating to the Purchase Ledger function in line with agreed deadlines
• To provide support to the Purchase to Pay and Expenses Manager and other team members
• To perform other accounting and clerical duties as requested by the Purchase to Pay and Expenses Manager
• To be an active member of the Finance team

Key responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

• Daily processing of invoices on to the system and review of documents to ensure images are correct and the quality is in accordance with HMRC requirements
• Process 350 - 400 purchase invoices per week
• Ensure all non-PO invoices are coded correctly in line with agreed coding guidelines
• Match invoices to purchase orders
• Ensure all invoices are appropriately authorised either electronically or manually in accordance with the agreed approvals matrix
• Constantly review and manage Purchase Ledger workflow tasks
• Ensure the treatment of VAT is correct to reduce potential adjustments to the VAT return
• Ensure invoices are correctly processed in relation to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
• Prepare the monthly CIS return review to ensure accurate recording of CIS tax deducted from each contractor and submit the monthly CIS return in accordance with HMRC deadlines
• Reconcile supplier statements to Qube Purchase Ledger system every month
• Use Purchase ledger KPI Dashboard to identify areas for focus and improvement
• Deal with suppliers and staff re. purchase order invoice and payment queries in a timely and professional manner
• Process weekly BACS payment runs in accordance with agreed timetables
• Adhere to Purchase Ledger control procedures
• Create new supplier accounts after conducting all necessary verification checks ensuring the agreed timescale is adhered to
• Review and follow up debit balances to clear within agreed timelines
• Export weekly transaction data from Concur expenses system for review code correction and upload into Qube

Systems

• Confident systems user preferably with experience of using various P2P/ERP systems.
• Assist with the review and maintenance of the Purchase Ledger user guide
• Assist with KPI reporting and Purchase Ledger housekeeping tasks
• Assist with user system queries and new user training
• SAP Concur expenses management system

Other requirements

• To continuously develop and improve
• To attend training meetings and events as required by the organisation
• To comply with company policy and best practise in security legal and regulatory compliance
• To perform duties within the relevant legislation and be familiar with the terms of all legislation relevant to the role
• To ensure H&S responsibilities are fulfilled

• To complete any other duties as required

Essential skills and attributes:

• Extensive experience of working in a busy purchase ledger function.
• Professionalism discretion and confidentiality
• Attention to detail and dedication to producing quality error free work
• Efficient and organised in approach
• Proactive in keeping managers and colleagues updated and making them aware of any issues
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate good working relationships with colleagues around the business
• Reliable with strong work ethic
• Proficient with Microsoft applications including Teams Sharepoint Outlook Word and Excel
• Basic bookkeeping knowledge would also be preferable
• Experience of Accounts Receivable processes would be extremely beneficial
• A full UK driving licence

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including an enhanced annual leave allowance monthly wellness contribution free on-site parking employee benefits and discounts platform and a fun and inclusive social calendar.

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