Purchase Ledger Administrator

Main Purpose of the Role

Primarily to carry out the normal day to day functions of a purchase ledger clerk with some additional responsibilities to support the credit controller with accounts receivable duties.

• Register invoices daily onto the ERP system
• Processing of invoices for payment for Sheffield Forgings (& other sites as holiday cover)
• Liaising with departments re supplier invoice queries
• Dealing with day to day supplier queries by telephone and email.
• Obtaining the correct authorisation on transactions outside the purchase ordering system.
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Preparing and transmitting monthly creditor BACS payments in GBP, USD and Euro’s.
• Entering cheques, direct debits and standing orders onto the computer system.
• Processing the month end Purchase Ledger for the monthly accounts.
• Maintaining/Adding new supplier details on Tropos
• Filing of purchase invoices, delivery notes, statements etc and other relevant documentation.
• Assist with daily/weekly/monthly KPI reporting.
• Review and management of GRNI lists
• Support the credit controller with AR responsibilities
• Support with various finance tasks across the team

• Experience with in a purchase ledger role (preferred)
• Experience with in a manufacturing environment (desirable)
• Someone who is keen to develop and learn within a busy finance team

• Team player, but able to work on their own initiative.
• Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline.
• Positive outlook and determined, can‑do attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Organised, methodical and logical approach.
• Attention to detail.
• Results driven and focused.
• Continuous Improvement mind set.
• Good communication skills at all levels.
• Displays the FSG values of Integrity, Quality, Collaboration and Commitment.