Purchase Ledger Clerk; Maternity cover

Job Title –Purchase Ledger Clerk (Maternity Cover)

Location – Cumbernauld

Hours of work – 9am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday

About Optical Express

Optical Express is the UK’s only complete eye care provider and the UK’s leading private provider of laser eye surgery and premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery. Each week Optical Express Surgeons undertake more laser eye surgery and private intraocular lens procedures collectively than any other providers.

For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. Operating clinics across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe, Optical Express, supported by an esteemed International Medical Advisory Board, is a thought leader in the global optometry and refractive surgery industry.

Optical Express gives patients their very best results through investing in state of the art technology, employing experienced, highly skilled surgeons and optometrists, continuously analysing clinical outcomes, and working with pioneers and innovators from within the industry, to include Johnson & Johnson Vision and Zeiss.

We are seeking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team based in the Head Office at Westfield, Cumbernauld, to cover for maternity leave.

On the job training will be provided therefore no finance experience is necessary. We are looking for methodical individuals with a positive can-do attitude and the ambition to learn and develop.

Duties would include:

• Matching, checking and coding invoices
• Data entry of invoices
• Scanning
• Liaising with suppliers
• Setting up new supplier accounts
• Answering queries – both internal and external
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations as required
• Any other ad hoc duties as required

Key requirements:

• Numerate
• Attention to detail
• Able to work to deadlines

A career at Optical Express is fulfilling, fun and rewarding. As an employee, you can benefit from the following:

• State of the art, modern working environments
• 33 days annual leave
• Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery
• Free eye tests
• Free prescription eye wear to a value of £250 and discounted sunglasses
• Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Access to a range of exclusive offers, discounts and rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Solutions/Support