Purchase Ledger Clerk - Wakefield - Up to £23,000 - 12 Month FTC

Posted 08 June 2022
Salary £20000 - £23000 per annum
LocationWakefield
Discipline Transactional & Part Qualified
ReferenceEN/98765/PL
Contact NameElise Newbrooke

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk - Wakefield - £20-23k - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Axon Moore are excited to be working with a Wakefield based FMCG as they look to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk for 12 months.

The role presents an exciting opportunity for either an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk or a graduate/AAT studier to join a fast paced and thriving finance team. 

Purchase Ledger Clerk key responsibilities:
  • Matching, checking and coding invoices
  • Working out VAT payments
  • Making payments via BACS and cheques
  • Setting up of new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details
  • Reconciliation of supplier statements
  • Resolving supplier queries
  • Managing petty cash
  • Data entry
  • Being first point of contact for all relevant enquiries
  • Maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers
  • Reviewing systems and processes and making improvements where necessary

The Ideal Candidate:
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Solid team working skills
  • Previous experience working as a purchase ledger clerk / accounts payable clerk
  • Self-disciplined and efficient, with a flexible and proactive nature
  • Experienced in Excel (intermediate – Advanced) and Microsoft office packages
  • Ability to work to deadlines

Benefits: 
  • Salary: Up to £23,000 
  • 25 days holiday 
  • On site parking