Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant - Elevation Recruitment Group : Job Details

Elevation Accountancy and Finance are excited to be working with a fantastic business in the Harrogate area as they look to recruit a Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant into their team on a full time, permanent basis.

Main responsibilities:

• Receive and process purchase invoices from suppliers.
• Verify accuracy of invoices and ensure they match purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Ensure invoices are coded correctly according to the company’s chart of accounts.
• Prepare and schedule supplier payments in line with payment terms.
• Carry out monthly statement reconciliations.
• Resolve payment issues or discrepancies with suppliers promptly.
• Processing credit card transactions.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding account queries, invoice disputes, and payment issues.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintain existing account details.
• Maintain a positive relationship with suppliers to ensure the smooth resolution of any concerns.

Personal Qualities:

• Great attention to detail and the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Good communication skills
• Ability to self-manage as well as being able to integrate into wider finance team
• Good organisational skills and can work in a methodical manner

Skills required:

• Previous purchase ledger experience, preferably in a stand-alone / manager role
• Sage 50 experience preferred
• Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Prior experience of CIS / reverse charge VAT

If this looks like a role of interest to you then please get in touch or apply now!