Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk, Widnes, Temp (Long term sickness cover) £18,000 - Immediate Start!

Duties Include:

• Reporting to the Accounts Manager.
• Matching, checking and coding invoices.
• Working out VAT payments.
• Processing staff expenses.
• Preparation and posting of payment runs.
• Setting up of new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Filing invoices.
• Managing petty cash.
• Data entry.
• Being first point of contact for all relevant enquiries.
• Maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Assist with month and year end procedures.
• Reviewing systems and processes and making improvements where necessary.

Skills / Experience:

• A strong knowledge of Microsoft packages, particularly Excel.
• Well organised with excellent Administration skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• A hands-on approach and a willingness to learn.

Experience in any of the following would be a distinct advantage:

• SAGE 50 or similar

Qualities:

• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Organised and proactive
• Able to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and focused
• Aware of processes and procedures
• Trustworthy and dependable
• Good communication skills, at all levels
• Ability to multitask
• Good administration and computer skills
• Attention to detail
• Good time keeping

To apply, please attach your CV and will come straight through for review.