Purchase Ledger Senior - Forge Talent : Job Details

Invoice Processing Senior /Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk/ Team Coordinator/ Work flow Delegation/ Annual Bonus/ Hybrid Working/ Career Development

Forge Talent are supporting an Industry leading client with a requirement for a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to support their Invoice Processing team in a senior capacity.

This position will suit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk who enjoys working as part of a team to ensure processing efficiencies, resulting in the effective management and timely payment of a high volume of supplier invoices.

Supporting and overseeing high volume invoice processing activities related to procurement and financial processes, this role will require Previous Invoice Processing or Accounts Payable experience gained within a fast paced and larger business environment.

Experience of working in a senior / supervisory capacity with exposure to delegating work flow, prioritising team tasks and managing escalated queries is highly advantageous.

Invoice Processing Senior Clerk Benefits:

• Annual Bonus
• Hybrid Working
• Enhanced Benefits Package (following probation)
• 25 Days Holiday + BH

Invoice Processing Senior Clerk Responsibilities:

This will be a hand on position that will support with the following duties, whilst acting as the main point of contact for the team.

• High volume invoice processing using multiple accounting packages and systems.
• Manual processing of none matching invoices.
• Resolution of Purchase Order queries, investigating and requesting copies as required.
• Prompt and timely resolution of supplier queries and processing discrepancies to ensure suppliers are paid within agreed time frames.
• Support continuous process and systems improvements, through the leverage of digital tools.
• Ensure timeliness of relevant processing activities and transactions management, overseeing any escalated issues to reach a resolution.
• Working alongside internal and external stakeholders to identify and resolve any processing issues collaboratively.
• Provide reporting relating to supplier and invoice status’s
• Support departmental project work as required.
• Monitor team KPIs, highlighting areas for improvement as required.
• Identify training needs within the team, ensuring that relevant support is provided.
• Inducting new team members, ensuring that relevant training and support is provided.
• Delegating team work flow, prioritising departmental duties as required.
• Managing escalated supplier and team queries, reaching prompt resolutions.

Required Invoice Processing Senior Experience:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Invoice Processing position in a senior capacity.
• Previous exposure to overseeing and monitoring team work flow and performance.
• Previous experience of working in a larger business environment, overseeing a high volume of supplier invoices.
• The ability to work to target in a fast paced and high-volume environment
• A high degree of attention to detail, maintaining accuracy over a high-volume workload.
• Problem solving and query resolution abilities, investigating and managing escalated issues to reach the desired outcome.
• Excellent computerised systems and Excel skills, with the ability to adapt to new technologies and ways of working.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to motivate the team to proactively work towards targets.
• A desire to progress within an Accounts Payable career path.
• Committed to supporting continual improvements with an innovative mindset, driving forward creative ideas.
• Previous exposure to supporting project work is highly advantageous.

If you are looking to develop your Accounts Payable career within an industry leading organisation, I am very keen to speak with you. Please contact Rosie at Forge Talent for more information or submit your CV for consideration.