Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk

Your new company

Hays are working with a global engineering business within the local area.

Your new role

The organisation are on the lookout for a Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk to join on a temporary ongoing basis.

Purchase Ledger Responsibilities:

• Code and post supplier invoices to the Purchase Ledger accurately.
• Set up new vendors in the accounting system with complete details (address, VAT number, credit terms, bank account, contact details, email).
• Request and update bank details from suppliers, ensuring records are up-to-date.
• Address supplier queries courteously and efficiently.
• Register all supplier invoices with unique references and match them to POs in the system.
• Distribute matched supplier invoices to designated signatories within 5 working days.
• Input supplier invoices with no PO into a separate log for weekly review by the Plant Director.
• Release approved invoices on the Purchase Ledger after proper verification.
• File authorised and paid invoices, payments, and remittances.
• Perform month-end duties, including preparing the purchase ledger for close, reconciling key supplier statements, and calculating accruals.

Sales Ledger Responsibilities:

• Raise and process invoices and credit notes promptly.
• Allocate customer receipts accurately and timely.
• Actively manage the collection of outstanding debt/overdue accounts, escalating payment issues when necessary.
• Maintain customer sales ledgers and create new customer accounts.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monthly reporting. Conduct nominal ledger reconciliations
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries effectively.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in a similar role within finance/accounts.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

What you need to do now

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