Purchase Ledger Clerk


Location:
Potters Bar


Salary:
£22,500 dependant on experience
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week
The Role:
As a result of the continued growth of the Caretech Group, the business requires a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the Group Finance team reporting to the Purchase Ledger Supervisor.
Job Purpose
* Working within the Accounts Payable department, the Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for providing financial and administrative services in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial operations.
* Processing the day to day accounts payable transactions to ensure that municipal finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.
* Developing good working relationships with suppliers and ensuring invoices are paid within established time limit.
* Matching, batching and coding of invoices.
* Provide excellent customer service by efficiently resolving enquiries received by telephone, email or in person.
* Liaise with customers and their representatives, external and internal stakeholders to effectively resolve enquires and provide comprehensive advice and assistance in writing.
* Obtaining invoice authorisation and ensuring these are within company policy.
* Monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
* Building strong relationships with suppliers and dealing with their queries
* Scanning, archiving of invoices/approvals and paperwork.
* Responsible for a specific procurement category.
* Developing a good working relationship with sites and other staff at all levels within the Group.
* Daily review of online approval system to ensure all queries, rejections are resolved with the agreed
Personal Characteristics
* Personally aligned with our core values and beliefs; Care, Honesty, Open, Driven and Committed.
* High level of energy, urgency and drive.
* Can hit the ground quickly.
* Brings energy and value to discussions.
* Upbeat and positive.
* Resilient - relishes a challenge, is not afraid of hard work.
* Team player with willingness to help others and go above and beyond their formal role.
Experience and Skills Required
Essential
* At least 2 years Accounts Payable experience in a medium to large organisation.
* Ability to work accurately and methodically.
* Ability to complete duties in line with challenging deadlines to a high level of accuracy.
* Confidence in dealing with any challenges in a calm manner.
* A good working knowledge of Excel.
* Ad hoc duties as required.
Desirable
A good working knowledge of Coldharbour
The job description is subject to change as the role evolves