Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team in Dover. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable experience who thrives in a high-volume processing environment and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process high volumes of supplier invoices
• Ensure vendor invoices are correctly coded and authorised
• Prepare payment runs and maintain supplier accounts
• Post vendor payments and allocate accurately on accounts
• Reconcile supplier statements and the accounts payable ledger
• Assist with checking and processing credit card returns, cash expenses, and overseas banking
• Provide banking support, including cash allocations
• Resolve supplier queries in a timely and professional manner
• Support the finance team with ad hoc duties as required

About You

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger/accounts payable role
• Experience working in a high-volume processing environment
• Intermediate Excel skills
• SAP experience (beneficial but not essential)
• Understanding of accounting principles and VAT
• Excellent attention to detail with high levels of accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator with good written and verbal skills
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and a strong team player

Working Hours, 37 hours per week: Monday-Thursday: 08:15 - 17:00 & Friday: 08:15 - 13:15

This is a temporary position requiring an immediate start.

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