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Your Company:
A well-established services business is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join its finance team in Poole. Operating within a fast-paced environment, this organisation has built a strong reputation for reliability, efficiency, and customer service.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their transactional finance function with a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can support the smooth running of the Purchase Ledger process and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
While in this position your duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and within deadlines.
- Match, batch, and code invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries efficiently.
- Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate Purchase Ledger records.
- Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payment runs.
- Monitor and reconcile the GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) account.
- Liaise with procurement, warehouse, and operations teams to resolve invoice and delivery issues.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
- Support month-end processes and assist with finance reporting activities.
- Maintain accurate financial data and contribute to continuous process improvements within the finance function.
What You Will Need to Apply:
- Previous experience working within Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
- Experience processing high volumes of invoices within a busy finance environment.
- Strong understanding of invoice matching, reconciliations, and payment processes.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with suppliers and internal departments.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
- Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Experience working within wholesale, distribution, logistics, or similar fast-paced industries would be advantageous.
- A proactive and team-focused approach to work.
What You Will Get in Return:
This is a full-time opportunity within a growing and supportive organisation, offering the chance to develop your experience within a busy finance function while working as part of a collaborative team environment.
The company offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 depending on experience, alongside company benefits and opportunities for continued development and progression.
To investigate this role further, please do not hesitate to contact:
Alexander Booth – Talent Acquisition Specialist
M: 07525 238567
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To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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