Purchase Ledger Clerk

• Maintain the process for payment of accounts to ensure that the company meets its obligations as they fall due complies with its payment policy and strives to secure discounts where applicable.
• To ensure invoices and credits are processed and to ensure follow up work is carried out on getting to payable status.
• To raise queries with vendors within the timeline and Stores via the GIQ process
• To have hands on approach to assist with the processing of invoices, with ensuring correct authorisation is obtained.
• Aim to ensure that the supply of goods to the company is not disrupted by disputes with suppliers over payments and, where this does not prove possible, to take all such actions as are practical to minimise that disruption.
• Ensure invoices and credits are actioned in line with payment due dates.
• Chasing of credit notes/POD for invoices and GRC's
• Team working. Committed to working as part of the Purchase Ledger team and across other areas of Finance.
• Assisting with ad hoc payment runs and supplier statement reconciliations
• To assist workload for sickness and holiday cover
• Working alongside Purchase Ledger Support clerk and reporting to Purchase Ledger Manager (Stock)
• To assist the Purchase Ledger Manager with other head office support duties as and when required
• To undertake any other duties, activities, projects outside their job role that may be assigned to you from time to time to support the needs of the business.
• Encouraging a friendly working environment, contributing ideas but happy to work under instruction when required.
• Flexibility. Willing and able to take on new tasks or change plans to enable the team to deliver on commitments or requests.
• Good communications skills with External and Internal third parties.
• The working hours for this role are 37.5 per week working Monday to Friday.

• Considerable experience of working in accounts or in a similar environment
• Excellent organisation skills
• To be proficient with Excel
• Good telephone manner
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience of dealing with varied amounts of paperwork in a fast-moving and high-volume environment
• Good query resolution skills

Work-Life Balance & Extras

• Colleague Discount- Enjoy discounts at Selco and other Grafton Group businesses to help with home improvements.
• Holiday Buy Scheme- Purchase extra holiday and spread the cost over 12 months.
• Paid Volunteer Leave- Take time off to give back to a cause close to your heart.
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay- Extra support for maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility treatments.
• Free Breakfast- Start your day right with access to our in-store and office pantries.
• Apprenticeships & Career Development- Learn, grow, and take your career to the next level.
• Refer a Friend Bonus- Know someone great? Earn a bonus when they join our team!

Financial Benefits

• Enhanced Pension Scheme- We match every 1% above the statutory 5% that you contribute.
• EarlyPay- Access your earned wages before payday when you need them.
• Profit-Based Bonus Scheme- We work hard and celebrate success with quarterly and yearly bonuses.
• ShareSave Scheme- Share in the success you help create! Save from just £5 a month and have the option to become a Grafton Group Plc shareholder.
• Retail & Leisure Discounts- Save on groceries, restaurants, cinema tickets, theme parks, utilities and more!

Health & Wellbeing

• Health Cash Plan- We cover the cost of a plan that lets you claim cash back on everyday medical treatments like dental, optical, and prescriptions. Plus, access video consultations with a GP.
• Employee Assistance Programme- Free and confidential support, including counselling, financial guidance, and legal advice.
• Life Assurance- Protection for your loved ones should the unexpected happen.
• Gym Discounts- Save up to 25% at hundreds of health clubs nationwide.
• Cycle to Work Scheme- Get a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice, saving on tax and making commuting easier!