Sales & Purchase Ledger Specialist

Accountancy Recruit is exclusively partnering a Cheshire based client to appoint a Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk. The role would suit an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, AP Clerk or AR Clerk with experience in both purchase and sales ledger. Our client is a growing business operating across Europe and based in Wilmslow, this person will work closely with a counterpart to ensure timely and accurate processing of all payments and receipts. The role is office based. Working within a very proactive department you will assume responsibility for all purchase and sales ledger duties. Your remit will include:

• Ensure approvals for and allocate payments against invoices on Oracle.
• Ensure all cash postings and receipts are correctly allocated and processed on Oracle.
• Allocate invoices against budgets for specific country within the region and escalate any discrepancies to budget holders.
• Chase/collect/post customer debts.
• Monitor and report on actual costs versus budgets and highlight variances.
• Post journals and prepayments.

To be successful in this role the following experience is required:

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience of dealing with multi-currency transactions preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, ensuring accuracy when processing transactions.
• Previous experience using Oracle an advantage or ability to get up to speed quickly with knowledge of ERP solutions.
• Excellent communication skills required, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and busy environment.

The salary advertised for this role is a guideline, the salary offered will be commensurate with experience.