Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Newry

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 per year

Apple Recruitment Services are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team in Newry. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual who is keen to progress within a busy finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage, maintain and control invoice documentation, ensuring all items are coded and processed within tight deadlines.

Match purchase invoices on the company's integrated accounting system across multiple divisions.

Ensure all invoices and related documentation are processed completely, accurately and efficiently.

Liaise with internal branches and departments to resolve invoice queries promptly.

Maintain up-to-date supplier account information, including terms, account numbers and banking details.

Review and approve transactions for payment within agreed terms.

Prepare supplier accounts and invoices for scheduled payment runs.

Reconcile supplier statements prior to payment and maintain accurate filing of records.

Provide administrative support and reporting to the Payments Team Leader and Senior Accountant.

Assist with wider finance duties and provide cross-cover as required.

We are looking for:

Attributes:

Confident communicator

Self-motivated

Strong team player

Qualifications:

GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Experience & Knowledge:

Experience dealing with suppliers by phone

Experience working within a team

Computer literate with strong Excel skills

Experience in a similar purchase ledger role is desirable but not essential

Skills:

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Ability to build positive working relationships

Ability to recognise and resolve issues

Ability to produce accurate, high-quality work

To Apply

The employer is keen to fill this role quickly and will be interviewing suitable candidates as they apply. Please submit your CV as soon as possible, and we will contact you to discuss the opportunity.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.