Our client is the market leader in its field. A nationally based company, they are looking for a purchase ledger clerk to work within there busy team based in Crawley. You must have the relevent qualifications to work within this role and have a minimum of three years relevent experience to be suitable. Please only apply if you have the skills and experience required


JOB PURPOSE

Working within the Bought Ledger Department, focusing on the prime entry of purchase invoices in order to provide an accurate and timely record of indebtedness.




KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Enter supplier invoices onto the bought ledger invoice log upon their receipt.

Distribute invoices to relevant departments for approval.

Progress approved invoices ensuring they have been authorised in accordance with company policies.

Review invoice coding for accuracy.

Liase with relevant departments and suppliers on any queries or disputes.

Ensure bought ledger log is accurate.

Ensure suppliers are paid by BACS wherever possible.

Ensure invoices are correctly matched to purchase order receipts and review unmatched receipts.

Manage goods returned process, raising debit notes for returned goods and ensuring credits are received where appropriate.

Reconcile supplier statements to purchase ledger.

Maintain and update supplier remittance details.

Undertake other reasonable duties as and when required.






Cont?
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Previous experience of working within a purchase ledger environment is required. This should have been on a computerised system, handling a high number of transactions.

Good telephone skills

Keyboard skills : must be both fast and accurate.

The ability to use own initiative and work unsupervised.

The ability to organise the work to ensure deadlines are met.

Must be diplomatic, polite, and articulate in all dealings with fellow employees and with suppliers.

A team player, and be able to communicate with others within an open plan environment.