An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a leading construction business based in St Albans.

General Purchase Ledger Duties:

– Monitoring email inbox , dealing with information / queries, saving the purchase invoices, distribute incoming documents within the business
– Liaising with internal and external contacts to resolve invoice queries in a timely manner
– Ensure all received invoices have been appropriately authorized and are processed in line with our processes and procedures
– Process multi–currency purchase invoices, including matching to Purchase Orders, checking all cost centre, tax and G/L Coding to ensure accurate financial reporting (invoices circa 300 plus per month)
– Prepare payment run for approval weekly, ensuring that payment priorities are discussed with the internal business team
– Cash postings to system daily, and daily bank reconciliations
– Processing of staff expenses
– Month end reconciliations and reports
– Processing corporate credit card reconciliations monthly
– Supplier statement reconciliation on a monthly basis
– Assisting with year end tasks
– Scanning and filing of Supplier invoices / credit notes (electronically)
– To undertake additional tasks as requested or needed

Essential Skills:

– Well organized
– Effective time management
– Adaptable and flexible approach, work well under pressure but also on own initiative and as part of a team
– Strong attention to detail
– Good oral and written communication skills
– Good telephone manner
– Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel
– Experience of SAP Business One / Salesforce a benefit but not essential