Senior Accounts Payable Clerk | Leicester | Permanent | Salary up to £27,000

Join an innovative and expanding business based in Leicestershire as a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk, bringing your expertise to our dynamic finance team. This is a permanent role with competitive compensation, providing a stable and rewarding opportunity for the right candidate.

Details:

• Office Based
• Salary Up To £27,000
• Permanent Vacancy

The Role & Your Responsibilities:

• Maintain strong internal control within the Purchase Ledger function.
• Efficiently match supplier invoices to purchase orders, accurately input credit notes into the system.
• Manage and update supplier details, including account openings.
• Post cash book entries to the Purchase Ledger, allocating direct debits effectively.
• Address internal and external queries related to purchase invoices and supplier payments.
• Keep comprehensive records of pro-forma invoices, following up on associated invoices.
• Ensure timely supplier payments in line with agreed terms and conditions or best practices.
• Oversee the monthly closure of the Purchase Ledger, handling payment and credit control, management reports, and aged creditors.
• Scrutinize supplier statements and reconcile purchase ledger control accounts.
• Review debit balances, resolve discrepancies, and inform the Finance Analyst of unregistered invoices for accrual purposes.
• Guarantee accuracy in the purchase ledger and request supplier documentation when necessary.
• Assess outstanding purchase orders, resolving any discrepancies.
• Collaborate with budget holders to facilitate timely order closures and accurate receipt dates for accrual purposes.

Experience Sought in the Successful Candidate:

• Minimum of two years' experience in a Purchase Ledger environment, covering all aspects of Purchase Ledger and Supplier account administration.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build effective relationships with employees and external stakeholders/suppliers.
• Effective team player with the capability to thrive in a collaborative environment and meet deadlines consistently.
• Exceptional attention to detail and an organized approach to processing tasks.

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