Purchase Ledger Clerk
| Posting date: | 02 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,000 to £28,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2025 |
| Location: | Northallerton, Yorkshire, DL7 |
| Company: | IPS Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 56578217 |
Summary
Our client is a 20m turnover distribution business based in Bedale with operations in both the UK and Europe.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join the finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, managing multicurrency transactions (GBP and EUR), and maintaining accurate records using Sage 50.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, correct coding, and compliance with company procedures.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
- Prepare and process payment runs, including GBP and EUR transactions.
- Maintain the accounts payable ledger, ensuring records are accurate and up-to-date.
- Respond to supplier queries and maintain professional relationships.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
- Provide support to the Finance Manager with additional tasks and projects as required.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience in an accounts payable or similar finance role.
- Familiarity with handling multicurrency transactions, particularly GBP and EUR.
- A clear understanding of accounts payable processes and controls.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage high transaction volumes.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with suppliers and colleagues.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join the finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, managing multicurrency transactions (GBP and EUR), and maintaining accurate records using Sage 50.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, correct coding, and compliance with company procedures.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
- Prepare and process payment runs, including GBP and EUR transactions.
- Maintain the accounts payable ledger, ensuring records are accurate and up-to-date.
- Respond to supplier queries and maintain professional relationships.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
- Provide support to the Finance Manager with additional tasks and projects as required.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience in an accounts payable or similar finance role.
- Familiarity with handling multicurrency transactions, particularly GBP and EUR.
- A clear understanding of accounts payable processes and controls.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage high transaction volumes.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with suppliers and colleagues.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
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