Purchase Ledger (Fixed Term Contract)

Cramlington

£20,000 - £25,000

Permanent

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger looking for an immediate contract to start?

BMC Recruitment Group are delighted to be working in partnership with a longstanding client who are looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant on initial 6 month fixed term contracts.

As Purchase Ledger, you will be a key member of the Accounts Payable function ensuring invoices are processed efficiently and on time with a strong eye on attention to detail. You will be responsible for assisting with supplier queries over the phone and ensuring any matters are dealt with.

This role could be worked either as a part time (3 days a week) or full time role.

Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am - 5pm

Job duties include:

Purchase invoice and credit note processing

Reconciliation of daily supplier statements

Provide a reliable, accurate and timely service in response to all supplier and invoice enquiries

Proactively reduce the quantity of price and quantity variances, query and investigate any variances with purchasing, stores, and suppliers.

Return to vendor any invoices omitting purchase order

Deliver the correct application of general ledger codes, price matching and quantity details to purchase order / supporting documentation

Input to the month end close process in line with the agreed UK Bus timetable and ensure that the trade creditor balances are accurately stated

Highlight areas of financial risk within the trade creditor balance to management on a timely basis

General administrative tasks

Support wider team during month end process

Responding to Ad hoc queries from management

Flexible to potentially cover other areas of the accounts payable process if required

Benefits:

- Up to 7% pension contribution

- 25 days holiday + bank holidays

- Professional Development Scheme

- Healthcare plan