Purchase Ledger Clerk

The Role

This job is based out of our Bedford HQ – MK41 0LF
and manages supplier invoices and payments by maintaining accurate purchase ledger records and ensuring timely processing.

• Update Daily Exchange Rates
• Ensuring accurate entry of invoices and associated VAT
• Making weekly payments to suppliers via BACS, for both DH and BLC
• Reconciliation of supplier statements & chasing missing invoices
• Being the first point of contact for all relevant queries with suppliers
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with both suppliers and colleagues
• Check outstanding purchase orders regularly & ensure all invoices are received
• Deal with overdue letters and payment queries
• Monitoring pro-forma invoices & requesting invoices once goods received
• Request credits/refunds from suppliers, when overcharged/missing goods
• Fill in Credit Applications for new suppliers and ensure we receive Terms & Conditions
• Checking Aged Accounts payable report & making sure supplier accounts balance.
• Monitor and post all Credit Card Expenses, in preparation for the monthly Credit Card Reconciliation
• Assisting with other ad-hoc tasks as requested by management
• Post Contra-Entries where necessary between sister companies

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent Grade C or above
• Accounts and or Finance background
• Financial experience
• PC Literacy including Microsoft Office and relevant systems or database

• Monday – Friday 08:30-17:30
• £27,000
• 29 days holiday including bank holidays
• Referral Programme