Purchase Ledger Clerk

Optima Plus Recruitment are representing a growing businesses in Stoke-on-Trent and Cheshire with the recruitment of a Purchase Ledger Clerk on a permanent basis. Based in their head office you will be working as part of a dedicated finance team.

Working in a thriving construction business, as part of a busy finance team, the successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring accurate maintenance of the purchase ledger and processing of invoices. You will be solely response for this function therefore experience of working stand-alone is essential. You will primarily focus on purchase ledger however due to the size of the business it is essential that you are happy to get involved with other areas in finance as and when required.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Matching, batching and coding of a high volume of invoices
- Resolving queries and raising credit notes for suppliers
- Identify and resolve invoice queries
- Liaise with departments and suppliers regarding queries
- Process payment runs
- Reconcile supplier statements
- Prepare reports for month end
- File invoices and statements

The successful applicant will possess the following candidates:

- Proven experience within a hands-on finance department, with the ability to match and batch high volume invoices and reconcile supplier accounts
- Experience of using Sage is essential
- Strong organisation skills as well as a professional attitude

For additional information please contact Gemma Hobson.