Purchase Ledger Clerk 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract - Reed : Job Details

Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant / Full time / 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract / Middlesbrough

Reed Accountancy & Finance are working closely with a successful client in the manufacturing industry in Middlesbrough, and are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant. 

This is a 12 Month Contract, covering Maternity Leave and is an officed-based position. 

Working as part of a small team, the post holder will be of support to the Finance Manager and will assist with any day-to-day accounts administration.  

Specific duties will involve:

• Processing high-volume purchase invoices
• Matching and coding invoices with purchase orders
• Preparing invoices for payment
• Bank Reconciliations
• Dealing with any foreign currencies including Dollars and Euros
• Assisting with Month-End Processes; preparation of Management Accounts, Journals and Accruals
• Processing expenses and VAT returns
• Providing accounting support

The Person:

• Previous experience working in a similar Purchase Ledger position
• Experience of month-end processes, highly desirable but is not essential
• Knowledge of SAP would be extremely beneficial but is not essential
• High degree of attention to detail and will be able to manage a high volume of work in a methodical way

If you possess the necessary skills and attributes and are able to commit to a 12 month FTC, we would love to hear from you. If you have the relevant accounts experience and are looking for a new opportunity, please apply today!