Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Your new company
Based in Glasgow, our client is recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded business.The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9am-5:30pm, with a one-hour lunch break. You will be joining a collaborative finance team within a stable and growing organisation.
Your new role
As Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will be responsible for supporting the smooth running of the accounts payable function, ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and efficiently.Working closely with suppliers and internal departments, you will play an important role in maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring supplier accounts remain up to date.Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Processing high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and appropriate coding
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
- Preparing supplier payments, including BACS payment runs and remittance advice
- Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items
- Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records and ensuring data integrity
- Responding to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner
- Liaising with internal departments including banking, stock and operations teams
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or similar finance position.
What you'll get in return
- Permanent opportunity
- Opportunity to join a respected and established organisation
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Exposure to a busy finance function with opportunities to develop your skills further
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now for a confidential discussion.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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