Purchase Ledger

Description:A position has arisen for a Purchase Ledger, based out of our offices in Burgess Hill.

• Supplier master data maintenance to include: creating new suppliers on receipt of signed approved supplier form, address and contact details amendments and bank account changes (subject to independent verification).
• Ensure that all purchase invoices are duly authorised and posted to the purchase ledger in a timely manner
• Pay suppliers as appropriate, ensuring that full agreed credit terms are taken
• Regularly review purchase ledger accounts, reconcile to supplier statements and resolve any queries that may be outstanding.
• Set up bi-monthly BACS runs. Set up GBP and foreign payments onto the internet banking system and write Euro cheques as appropriate, for authorisation.
• Downloading and processing all supplier portal payments.
• Prepare and post manual supplier payments
• Liaise with sales ledger to contra accounts where required.
• Maintain the bank cash management system & reconcile bank accounts weekly and at month end.
• Produce month end reports as per agreed month end schedule
• Ensure that all cash and Barclaycard expense claims are duly authorised, accurate and fully supported. Code and post expense claims to the accounting system.
• Petty cash management to include issuing cash on receipt of approved expense claims, count and reconcile balances monthly.
• Provide sales ledger cover as required during periods of holiday and sickness
• Take ownership and accountability of purchase ledger on ERP implementation

• Ability to process high volumes of transactions accurately and efficiently
• Reconciliation of statements and key accounts

• Must have good working knowledge of Sage or Pegasus or similar ERP software
• Manufacturing or engineering background preferred
• Must have good working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel
• Must have good understanding of VAT to facilitate invoice & expense processing

HPC are offering a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company sick pay, pension scheme and private medical insurance after a qualifying period.

If you are interested in this position and you have the necessary skills and qualifications required for this role, please email a covering letter along with your CV to: c .