Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk
Location: Cambridge, CB2
Salary: £18,000 – £23,000 per annum + Benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, 08.30 – 17.30 Monday to Friday
Due to expansion, the company is looking for an experienced Invoice Administrator / Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their friendly team based in Cambridge, just 10 minutes from the train station.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on having a familiar role with regular repetition of tasks and who prides themselves on completing work quickly but with a high attention to detail. You will be responsible for inputting between 100-250 invoices a day per person and up to 800 as a team.
This is a key role in the company as it ensures that contractors are paid correctly and on time and that the estates finances are kept up to date. Failing to complete a payment or paying a supplier twice is hugely detrimental to the company, so the balance between speed of inputting and getting the details correct is a delicate balance.
Outside of inputting invoices, a good level of written and spoken English skills is important as you will be dealing with colleagues and clients via email and phone regularly.
For your hard work and commitment to the company you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration and package as well as an enjoyable and sociable place to work.
Main Purpose of the Role
The Purchase Ledger Clerk is responsible for managing the day to day supplier accounting function on behalf of the estates managed by the Company.
Being detail focused with the ability to communicate orally at a high standard to all levels is essential.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Agreeing and processing all works order supplier invoices
- Processing all non-works order invoicing e.g. utilities, insurance and telephone
- Ensuring compliance with sign off procedures at all times
- Reconcile supplier statements to the purchase ledger accounts, liaising with suppliers where queries arise.
- Preparation of weekly payment runs for review by Head of Client Accounts
- Answering supplier queries by phone and email
- Assisting the accounts team and other departments with day to day / adhoc duties
Essential Experience Required:
- Ideally at least 2 years’ experience doing a similar role
- Working with Excel
- Willingness to learn
Skills / Knowledge / Understanding:
- Excellent organisation skills.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent listening skills and good verbal skills.
Benefits:
- Study leave
- Funded Accountancy qualifications available
- Cycle to work scheme
- Pension scheme
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