Purchase Ledger Clerk

Overview

Sayjo Recruitment Ltd are acting on behalf of a client to recruit for a full time Purchase Ledger Clerk. The company is a forward-thinking, family-owned sheet metal manufacturing business that has recently invested in the latest automation and equipment. It is a manufacturer and supplier to a variety of sectors and has seen considerable growth in the last couple of years.

This is an exciting time to join this expanding business.

We are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk who is willing to take on Weekley Payroll with some training. This is a new, varied role in a busy office and you will be part of a small admin team reporting directly to the Office Manager.

• Look after the day-to-day running of the Purchase Ledger function.
• Be involved in general accounts/administrative duties including credit control, customer credit checks, daily checks of staff clocking-in reports.
• Assist the Office Manager with daily, weekly and monthly accounts processes, including Bank Reconciliation, Petty Cash Reconciliation and Credit Card Reconciliation.
• Undertake filing, photocopying/scanning, record keeping and distribution of relevant documents.
• Use Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook) and databases such as Sage, E2i and Evalu-8 (training will be provided).
• Take on Payroll duties to cover during holidays when other team members are away.
• Deal courteously and efficiently with visitors; answer the telephone professionally; provide refreshments when required.
• Input data onto internal systems with a high level of accuracy.
• Manage stationery/stock levels and reordering as appropriate; assist all team members as required.
• Handle requests for information and ensure company policies, health & safety, equal opportunities and confidentiality are observed.
• This is not an exhaustive list; you may be asked to perform other duties relevant to the post to meet business objectives.

• Ideal candidate will hold a recognised qualification in AAT or equivalent and have a basic understanding of how the admin and accounts team functions within a busy business environment.
• Experience in HR would be an advantage but is not essential and may develop over time.
• Good standard of English and Maths.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; familiarity with databases such as Sage, E2i and Evalu-8; training will be provided.
• Payroll experience or willingness to learn and cover payroll duties.

Salary: up to £27,500 per annum

Working Week: 39 hours – Mon to Thurs 7.30am to 4.15pm, Fri 7.30am to 1.30pm

If you are interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV and we’ll be in touch.