PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK - London - Purchase Ledger Clerk
Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk
Location: London
Job summary
Our company is looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to support the members of the accounting team with day to day operations. The successful candidate will possess exceptional organisational and time management skills, experience working successfully in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and strong attention to detail. Applicants with experience in the Shipping and Maritime industry, or those with familiarity in a similar role are encouraged to apply along with applicants with knowledge of SUN systems.
Responsibilities
- Processing of purchase ledger invoices ensuring company procedure is followed, correct coding and distribution to correct department for authorisation
- Provide accounting and clerical support to the Accounts department (performing basic office tasks such as filing, data entry, answering phones, processing mail, etc.)
- Handling communications with clients and vendors via phone, email
- Raising of daily sales ledger invoicing requests – issue invoices to customers as needed on a daily basis
- Maintain accurate filing and electronic records
- Credit note processing and allocation
- Reconcile supplier accounts in a timely manner
- Liaison with Management Accountants on any queries related to postings and coding
- Liaising with other departments to resolve invoice discrepancies
- Assisting with audits