Purchase Ledger Clerk - Leicester
Ford & Slater
About the role
Purchase Ledger ClerkWe currently have an exciting vacancy for a Purchase Ledger Clerk in our fantastic Finance team at our Leicester Head Office.As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, we can offer you:Starting salary of up to £26,500 (depending on your Purchase Ledger Clerk experience)Excellent DAF Purchase Ledger Clerk Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s22 days holiday (plus statutory), rising to 25 days after 5 years serviceEmployee Of The Month CompetitionEmployee Assistance ProgramCareer Progression OpportunitiesPensionDeath in Service Life Insurance SchemeCycle to work schemeWho are we looking for as a Purchase Ledger Clerk:You will have experience working as a Purchase Ledger Clerk or similar Accounts / Finance role (such as sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control)Previous experience of Purchase Ledger and Double Entry Accounting would be advantageous.A team player with an exceptional eye for detail.Excellent IT and communication skills (such as Microsoft Office, strong Excel skills).Finance experience within the Automotive sector would be beneficial but not essential.Have a flexible approach to work commitments and the ability to adapt in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.Full UK driving licence (preferred).The Purchase Ledger Clerk responsibilities include (but not limited to):Protect the overall quality of creditors. Ensure that all due debts are paid in a timely manner which aids company’s operations and cash flows. Take responsibility of creditors for nominated depots. Produce monthly BACS runs via reconciling supplier statements to company accounts. Handle disputed accounts and negotiate overdue accounts to bring payment in line with supplier terms and conditions. Set up and maintain accurate and up to date supplier details and account records. Ensure regular customer contact by phone and e-mail. Post purchase invoices into the accounts system using a bespoke standalone computerised workflow. Assist with the daily bank sheets to identify late entries. Assist with bank reconciliations.Working Monday to Friday: 8:45am – 4:30pm. 8:45am – 5pm on a rota basis.As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate and are committed to provide equal opportunities, a fully inclusive work environment and fairness for all. Apply today to start your Purchase Ledger Clerk journey with Ford & SlaterNo agencies please. It is not always possible to get back individually to each applicant, so if you haven’t received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your understanding. Ford and Slater are one the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealers group with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business.
Requirements
- Company Pension
- Death in Service Cover
Job details
- Education
- Excellent IT and communication skills
- Hours
- Monday to Friday