Purchase Ledger Clerk

Posted 7 hours 6 minutes ago by Elevation Recruitment Group

£40,000 - £60,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Job Description

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Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a well-established organisation in Glasgow who are looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys maintaining accurate financial records while supporting wider finance operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing the purchase-to-pay process, including matching, processing and paying supplier invoices in line with company policies and procedures
  • Reviewing and processing employee expense claims in line with company policy
  • Monitoring the Accounts Payable mailbox, responding to queries and resolving issues in a timely manner
  • Assisting with weekly payment runs, including processing payments in multiple currencies
  • Reviewing and processing credit card claims, including reconciling credit card accounts on the ledger
  • Completing supplier statement reconciliations to ensure invoices and payments are correctly recorded
  • Investigating and resolving discrepancies on vendor accounts by liaising with buyers or suppliers
  • Supporting month-end tasks and completing weekly system reconciliations
  • Running reports to maintain accurate ledgers, including Trade Creditors and GRNI reports
  • Supporting the office with reception duties, including greeting visitors and handling incoming mail when required
  • Assisting with ad hoc finance projects under the guidance of the Accounts Payable Supervisor
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to multi task and prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines
  • Strong organisation and time management skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • A proactive mindset, with a focus on improving processes and resolving issues

Requirements:

  • A solid understanding of Accounts Payable principles
  • Minimum 2 years' experience working as an Accounts Payable Clerk or within a finance team
  • Experience working with multiple finance systems
  • Experience within a manufacturing environment would be highly beneficial

If you are looking to join a supportive finance team and develop your Accounts Payable experience in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

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