Purchase Ledger Clerk - Birmingham

Purchase Ledger Clerk - Patisserie Holdings Plc, Birmingham This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding AIM listed caf?? chain with stores around the UK and with a head office based in Birmingham. The candidate will report into the purchase ledger manager and work within a close purchase ledger team. They will build and maintain good supplier and internal relationships. Responsibilities of the role include: Management of a portfolio of suppliers accounts Performance of monthly supplier statement reconciliations Raising payments for suppliers Ensuring the accuracy of the supplier accounts Dealing pro-actively with queries Processing invoices in Sage and on the online ordering system Ensuring all invoices are authorised Candidate requirements Must have minimum one years' experience of working in purchase ledger Must have good communication skills both verbal and written (e-mail) Must have experience of handling difficult situations with suppliers and at the same time maintaining relationships Attention to detail and numerical accuracy is essential Able to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders Have a proactive attitude and ability to work to deadlines Good IT skills including good Excel skills (lookups, pivots). Previous experience of using Sage 200 an advantage Ideally have experience of dealing with a multi-site retail structure Other information The salary range for this position is GBP18,000 - GBP21,000 and will be based at the Birmingham head office working 9am-5pm Monday to Friday with free on site parking. Immediate start available for the right candidate.